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What is 5 (1-2w) + 8w = 15 ?

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5(1 - 2w) + 8w = 15 Use the Distributive Property
5 - 10w + 8w = 15 Combine like terms
5 - 2w = 15 Subtract 5 from both sides
-2w = 10 Divide both sides by -2
w = -5
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