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5 + w - 9 = 8

How do I solve this equation? Please explain step by step

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Answer:

w = 12

Explanation:

Subtract the numbers.

5 + w - 9 = 8

-4 + w = 8

Rearrange terms

-4 + w = 8

w - 4 = 8

Add 4 to both sides

w - 4 = 8

w - 4 + 4 = 8 + 4

Add

w - 4 + 4 = 8 + 4

w = 8 + 4

Add

w = 8 + 4

w = 12

User Adam Storr
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Answer:

w=12

Explanation:

w+5-9=8

w-4=8

w=12

User Aguinaldo Possatto
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