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CL 2-107. Solve for w(show work): 6w - 5 + 8w - 2w - 3 = 9w - 24​

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Answer:

w = -16/3

Explanation:

6w - 5 + 8w - 2w - 3 = 9w - 24​

Combine like terms

12w -8 = 9w -24

Subtract 9w from each side

12w -9w -8 = 9w -9w -24

3w -8 = -24

Add 8 to each side

3w-8+8 = -24+8

3w = -16

Divide each side by 3

3w/3 = -16/3

w = -16/3

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