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Solve -3(2-5w)=9w+66 for w

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Answer:

w = 12

Explanation:

-3(2-5w) = 9w + 66

Complete the parenthesis:

-6 + 15w = 9w + 66

Switch the numbers and group them with like terms;

15w - 9w = 66 + 6

6w = 72

w = 12

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