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Solve the equation.

25-3(2w + 1) = 10w-3(10+w)

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25 - 3(2w + 1) = 10w - 3(10 + w)
Distribute
25 - 6w - 3 = 10w - 30 - 3w
Combine liked terms
22 - 6w = -30 + 7w
+30 on both sides
52 - 6w = 7w
+6w on both sides
52 = 13w
/13 on both sides
w = 4

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