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Find the value of 9w + 1 given that -5w -5 = 5

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Answer:

-17

Explanation:

First, let's see what the value of w is, by solving -5w - 5 = 5.

-5w - 5 = 5 Add 5 on both sides.

-5w = 10 Divide -5 on both sides.

w = -2

Now, we know that w is equal to -2, let's plug it in to find the value.

9(-2) + 1 Distribute.

-18 + 1 Add.

-17

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