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2(2w+8)+2w=96 please help with steps

2(2w+8)+2w=96 please help with steps-example-1

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Answer:

w=
(40)/(3)

Explanation:

2(2w+8)+2w=96

Distribute the 2.

4w+16+2w=96

Combine like terms.

6w+16=96

Subtract 16

6w=80

Divide 80 by 6.

w= 13.333333 or
(40)/(3)

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