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What is the value of w?

2/5 (w+5) = 4/5

User MeiNan Zhu
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Answer:

w = - 3

Explanation:

Given


(2)/(5) (w + 5) =
(4)/(5)

Multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fractions

2(w + 5) = 4 ( divide both sides by 2 )

w + 5 = 2 ( subtract 5 from both sides )

w = - 3

User Liam Hammett
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Answer:

W = -3

Explanation:

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