Question 228254


{{{(15+w)-2+(15+w)-2+w+5+w+5=72}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4w+36=72}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4w=72-36}}} Subtract {{{36}}} from both sides.



{{{4w=36}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{w=(36)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{4}}} to isolate {{{w}}}.



{{{w=9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{w=9}}}