SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve this problem; solve for variable; 8 + 18/w = 14 ( the answer is 3) but I do not know the process to come up with this answer. Thanks for yo

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Question 248610: I don't understand how to solve this problem;
solve for variable;
8 + 18/w = 14 ( the answer is 3) but I do not know the process to come up with this answer.
Thanks for your help!
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, nerdybill:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8+%2B+18%2Fw+=+14 Start with the given equation.


18%2Fw+=+14-8 Subtract 18 from both sides.


18%2Fw+=+6 Combine like terms.


18+=+6w Multiply both sides by 'w'


18%2F6+=+w Divide both sides by 6 to isolate 'w'.


3+=+w Reduce


So the solution is w=3



Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The idea is to isolate the unknown w to one side of the equation--doesn't matter which side.
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8 + 18/w = 14
Subtracting 8 from both sides:
18/w = 6
Multiply both sides by w:
w(18/w) = w(6)
18 = 6w
Finally divide both sides by 6:
3 = w