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Solve for w. 9 + 7w - 9 = 5w – 10 =​

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Answer:

w = -5

Explanation:

Hello there!

9+7w-9=5w-10

Add 9 and -9 since we can add those

7w=5w-10

Use subtraction Prop of Equality (combining/simplifying like terms)

2w = -10

Now isolate the w by dividing 2w by 2 and use the division prop of equality

w = -5

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