SOLUTION: 1.2=3w + 1.8 We understand that 1.8 is subtracted from both sides, but confused about whether we should cancel out the 3 and how. Thanks in advance

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Question 61213: 1.2=3w + 1.8
We understand that 1.8 is subtracted from both sides, but confused about whether we should cancel out the 3 and how. Thanks in advance
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.2=3W+1.8
3W=1.2-1.8
3W=-.6
W=-.6/3
W=-.2
PROOF
1.2=3*-.2+1.8
1.2=-.6+1.8
1.2=1.2