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What is 1/3(w+18)=12 using distributive property?​

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Answer:

w = 18

Explanation:

Given


(1)/(3) (w + 18) = 12 ← distribute parenthesis on left side


(1)/(3) w + 6 = 12 ( subtract 6 from both sides )


(1)/(3) w = 6 ( multiply both sides by 3 to clear the fraction )

w = 18

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