document.write( "Question 174089: ive had help on an easier question of this type and thought i had understood the concept, however it doesnt seem to work this time. finding the value of x in a linear equation that uses fractions.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "3w-2(w-4/3)=1/3\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "w=-1 but how did they get this answer???\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "much appreciate your help guys:)
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Algebra.Com's Answer #128979 by vleith(2983)\"\" \"About 
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I think the problem is as shown below. You need to be 'really careful'. Is that correct? Do yourself a favor and don't be stingy with parens\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"3w-+2%28%28w-4%29%2F3%29+=+1%2F3+\" multiply everything by 3 to clear the denominators
\n" ); document.write( "\"9w+-+2%28w-4%29+=+1\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"9w+-+2w+%2B+8++=+1\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"7w+=+-7\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"w+=+-1\"
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