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What is 4w -7 = 6w + 31 ?

User Dzajic
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4w - 6w = 31 + 7
-2w = 38
-2w/-2 = 38/-2
w = -19
User Alderven
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Answer:

w = -19

Explanation:

Move the 6w to the left and 7 to the right.

4w-6w=31+7

Combine like terms

-2w=38

Divide by negative 2.

w=-19

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