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How to solve -2/3 w+5=4

User Hogi
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- (2)/(3) w + 5 = 4

Refine:


5 - (2w)/(3) = 4

Multiply both sides by 3 :


3 * 5 -3* (2w)/(3) = 3*4

Refine:


15 - 2 w = 12

Subtract 15 from both sides:


15 - 2w - 15 = 12 - 15


- 2w = -3

Divide both side by -2 :


(-2w)/(-2) = (-3)/(-2)


w = (3)/(2)

hope this helps!.



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