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Write an equation for the hanger diagram and then us the sketch to show how to solve the equation algebraically.
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Write an equation for the hanger diagram and then us the sketch to show how to solve the equation algebraically.

Write an equation for the hanger diagram and then us the sketch to show how to solve-example-1
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Explanation:

Since there are 3 w's and a 1 on one side and 7 1's on the other and the hanger diagram shows they are even, we can set them equal to each other.

3w + 1 = 7 Subtract 1 from both sides

3w = 6 Divide 3 from both sides

w = 2

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