SOLUTION: I need help with this problem: Solve for w if w-4/3=-x+11/4 I think the -x might be a typo since there is a typo in another problem on the same page. Thanks, Carolyn

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Question 292309: I need help with this problem:
Solve for w if w-4/3=-x+11/4
I think the -x might be a typo since there is a typo in another problem on the same page.
Thanks,
Carolyn
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for w if w-4/3=-x+11/4
:
Assume the problem is:
w-%284%2F3%29=-x%2B%2811%2F4%29
multiply by 12, results
12w - 4(4) = -12x + 3(11)
:
12w - 16 = -12x + 33
:
12W = -12x + 33 + 16
:
12W = -12x + 49
W = %28-12x%2B49%29%2F12