Question

4w + 6 = 6w + -3 what’s the value of w

Answer 1

Explanation:

Note: + - 3 = -3, which is why i wrote 6w - 3

4w + 6 = 6w - 3 CHECK YOUR WORK:

-4w -4w 4(4.5) + 6 = 6(4.5) - 3

-------------------------- 18 + 6 = 27 - 3

6 = 2w - 3 24 = 24 when you get answer like 24 = 24, you know your solution for x, in this case 4.5, is correct

+3 +3

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9 = 2w

9/2 = 2w/2

4.5 = w

Answer 2

w = 9/2 or 4.5

Explanation:

4w + 6 = 6w + (-3)

add 3 to each side,

4w + 9 = 6w

-4w from each side,

9 = 2w

divide each side by 2,

9/2 = w