Question

Solving Linear Equations: Practice Select the correct answer. What is the solution for w in the equation? w+(1)/(2)=(1)/(4)w+2

Answer 1

w = 2

Explanation:

w +
`(1)/(2)` =
`(1)/(4)` w + 2

multiply through by 4 ( the LCM of 2 and 4 ) to clear the fractions

4w + 2 = w + 8 ( subtract w from both sides )

3w + 2 = 8 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

3w = 6 ( divide both sides by 3 )

w = 2