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What's the answer to this problem 5-9w=1+3w

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So,

5 - 9w = 1 + 3w

Add 9w to both sides (for convenience).
5 = 1 + 12w

Subtract 1 from both sides.
4 = 12w

Divide both sides by 12.

(4)/(12) \ or \ (1)/(3) =w

S = {
(1)/(3)}
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