SOLUTION: Hello, can someone please be so kind to help me solve this problem below? 3w/5 -1 = w/2 + 1 Thanks BW

Question 120514: Hello, can someone please be so kind to help me solve this problem below?
3w/5 -1 = w/2 + 1

Thanks
BW
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by the LCM of 10. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)

Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side

Add 10 to both sides

Subtract 5w from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

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So our answer is

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