Question

Solve: 3w + 2 = 20 Write a real world problem that this equation represents.

Answer 1

Explanation:

3w + 2 = 20

-2 -2

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3w = 18

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3 3

w = 6

You and your 2 friends have 20 fruits in total and your friend's mother gave you and your friends two more.

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Answer 2

Given :

Equation – 3w + 2 = 20

Solution :

• 3w + 2 = 20

Transpose 2 to the right hand side of the given equation

• 3w = 20 - 2

Now, simplify the right hand side

• 3w = 18

Cross multiply

• w = 18/3

• w = 6

Hence, the solution of the equation is 6