SOLUTION: We're reviewing past chapters and I need help figuring out how to solve two equations. This is one of them: 1/5(w+2)=w+4

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Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I only see one equation, but I still figure it out for you.
1/5(w+2)=w+4
(1/5)w + (2/5) = (5/5)w + 20/5 distribute (1/5)
(-18/5) = (4/5)w combine
(-9/2) = w final answer