SOLUTION: I need your help, what are the steps to solving the equation 1/2(8w-6)=17

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Question 440948: I need your help, what are the steps to solving the equation 1/2(8w-6)=17
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, solver91311:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2(8w-6)=17
multiplying both sides by 2:
(8w-6)=34
adding 6 to both sides:
8w = 40
dividing both sides by 8:
w = 5

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by 2

Add 6 to both sides

Multiply both sides by

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