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Solve for each equation 3 1/4 = 1/2 + w

User Raymonad
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Answer:

w = -
(58)/(31)

Explanation:

3 1/4 = 1/2 + w

Cross Multiply

31(2 + w) = 4

Divide both sides by 31


(31(2 + w))/(31) =
(4)/(31) (simplify) -> 2 + w =
(4)/(31)

Subtract 2 from both sides

2 + w - 2 +
(4)/(31) - 2 (simplify) -> -
(58)/(31)

w = -
(58)/(31)

User Muhammad Ateek
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