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3 (w + 2) = 15 help me

User Old Markus
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Answer:

3 (3 + 2)

Explanation:

If we had to do 3 (2) it would equal 6

replace w with 3

3 (3+2)

3 (5)

3 * 5

15.

User Seb Holzapfel
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Answer:

w=3

Explanation:

3(w+2)=15

Start by using the distributive property to distribute 3 to (w+2).

3w+6=15

Then, subtract 6 from each side.

3w=9

Divide each side by 3.

w=3

User Villi Magg
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