SOLUTION: how do you figure out the problem : 8(w+1)-6=26 wat is w ??

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Question 120195: how do you figure out the problem :

8(w+1)-6=26 wat is w ??
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, checkley71:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8%28w%2B1%29-6=26 Start with the given equation



8w%2B8-6=26 Distribute


8w%2B2=26 Combine like terms on the left side


8w=26-2Subtract 2 from both sides


8w=24 Combine like terms on the right side


w=%2824%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate w



w=3 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is w=3


Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8(W+1)-6=26
8W+8-6=26
8W=26-8+6
8W=24
W=24/8
W=3 ANSWER.
PROOF
8(3+1)-6=26
8*4-6=26
32-6=26
26=26