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Question 183278: how do you solve 3w-4=w+8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3w-4=w%2B8 Start with the given equation.


3w=w%2B8%2B4 Add 4 to both sides.


3w-w=8%2B4 Subtract w from both sides.


2w=8%2B4 Combine like terms on the left side.


2w=12 Combine like terms on the right side.


w=%2812%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate w.


w=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is w=6