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Solve for the variable an 6(W+1)-14=6(W-2)

User Tobinjim
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Answer:

No solution

Step-by-step explanation:

6(w + 1) - 14 = 6(w - 2)

6w + 6 - 14 = 6w - 12

6w - 6w = -12 + 8

0 = -4

User Neph
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Final answer:

The given equation is "6(W+1)-14=6(W-2)." After simplification and attempting to isolate W, we find that the equation results in a false statement (-8 = -12), indicating there is no solution for W.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation given by the student is 6(W+1)-14=6(W-2). To solve for W, we should first expand the brackets on both sides of the equation:

6W + 6 - 14 = 6W - 12

Now, simplify by combining like terms:

6W - 8 = 6W - 12

Next, subtract 6W from both sides to get the W terms to cancel out:

-8 = -12

This indicates that the two sides of the equation are not equal, which suggests that there is no solution for the variable W in this case or that the equation is a false statement.

User Jan Misker
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