SOLUTION: i need help with algebraic equations using fractions such as 1/3w+6=-2

Question 219943: i need help with algebraic equations using fractions such as 1/3w+6=-2
Found 2 solutions by vleith, rfer:
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
clear the denominator but multiplyih both sides by
expand the right side using distribution
combine like terms. Add 12 to both sides
isolate the variable. Divide both sides by -6

verify your answer by substiting it into the original equation and verifying the equality.

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/3w+6=-2
subtract 6
1/3x=-8
divide by 3
x=-8/3=-2 2/3
RELATED QUESTIONS
I need help with simplifying expressions with fractions such as: ( 35 - 10q) ( -... (answered by xcentaur)
I need help with factoring the quesions are as follows: 3w^2-10w+8... (answered by stanbon)
This equation has fractions as well as parentheses... I am on a computer, so the... (answered by richwmiller)
I am having trouble with equations in fractions with a variable, can you help?... (answered by rfer)
Someone, please HELP, when did they start putting fractions in algebraic equations? i... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
I am trying to solve the following equations but I am having trouble. 1.... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
I need help with fractions and solving linear equations. The problem is Y+3/5x+2 (answered by stanbon)
ineed help! i really need step-by-step instructions on how to solve equations, i almost... (answered by askmemath)
I am working with prime fractions such as 1/7, 2/7, 3/7......6/7. and my teacher asked me (answered by khwang)