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Question 357685: 
Hi, I'm working on homework, and the following problem has confused me. 
4        -3w+2    
--  =     --
7        -2w

I can't seem to find the value of w
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4%2F7=%28-3w%2B2%29%2F%28-2w%29

Cross multiply:

4%28-2w%29=7%28-3w%2B2%29
-8w+=+-21w%2B14
13w=14
w=14%2F13

Edwin