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Solve for . 5w-26=-4(w-7) Simplify your answer as much as possible. PLZ HELP

User Amaters
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Answer:

w = 6

Explanation:

5w-26 = - 4 (w - 7) multiply -4 through

5w - 26 = - 4w + 28 add 4w to each side to cancel it out on the right

5w + 4w - 26 = 28

9w - 26 = 28 Now add 26 to each side

9w - 26 + 26 = 28 + 26

9w = 54 Now divide each side by 9

(9w)/9 = 54/9

w = 6

User Ganesh Giri
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