SOLUTION: please help me solve solve this linear equation. i know the answer but i cant seem to figure out how to get to the answer. Solve for w. 2w/3= 4-1/2(x+6) and the answer is w= (-3x+6

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: please help me solve solve this linear equation. i know the answer but i cant seem to figure out how to get to the answer. Solve for w. 2w/3= 4-1/2(x+6) and the answer is w= (-3x+6      Log On


   

Question 785561: please help me solve solve this linear equation. i know the answer but i cant seem to figure out how to get to the answer. Solve for w. 2w/3= 4-1/2(x+6) and the answer is w= (-3x+6)/4
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%282w%29%2F3 = 4-1%2F2(x+6)
Get rid of the fractions, multiply both sides by 6, resulting in:
2(2W) = 6(4) - 3(x+6)
4W = 24 - 3x - 18
4W = -3x + 6
divide both sides by 4
W = %28%28-3x%2B6%29%29%2F4