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Find the value of w-9 given that –3w+5 = 2

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

w-9=

User Rodmentou
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Answer:


-8

Explanation:

Solving for
w given the equation,
-3w +5 = 2:


-3w +5 = 2 \\ -3w +5 -5 = 2 -5 \\ -3w = -3 \\ (-3w)/(-3) = (-3)/(-3) \\ w = 1

Solving for
w -9 when
w = 1


1 -9 \\ -8

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