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Solve the equation, and check your solution.W-3.3 = 5.6W-3.3 + = 5.6 +W =Complete the solution using inverse relationships.W-3.3 = 5.6W-3.3+ == 5.6 +W=

Solve the equation, and check your solution.W-3.3 = 5.6W-3.3 + = 5.6 +W =Complete-example-1

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We are given the following equation


w-3.3=5.6

Add 3.3 to both sides of the equation


w-3.3+3.3=5.6+3.3

3.3 cancels out on the left side, and the solution becomes


\begin{gathered} w=5.6+3.3 \\ w=8.9 \end{gathered}

The inverse of -3.3 is 3.3

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