Answer:
w = 3.70
Explanation:
Given that,
6.88 + 3w= 17.98 ..........(1)
Now subtracting both sides by 6.88 in equation (1), We have
6.88 + 3w - 6.88 = 17.98 - 6.88
or, 3w + 0 = 11.1
or, 3w = 11.1
Again dividing both sides by 3 in the above equation, We have

Hence the required answer is w = 3.70