<PRE><B>Question 314367</B>
Assume the problem is:
{{{W/3}}} + 6 = 2
remember whatever you do to one side, do also to the other side
Subtract 6 from both sides
{{{W/3}}} + 6 - 6 = 2 - 6
which is
{{{W/3}}} = -4
Multiply both sides by 3
3*{{{W/3}}} = 3 * -4
cancels the denominator and you have
W = -12
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Now check the solution in the original equation
{{{(-12)/3}}} + 6 = 2
-4 + 6 = 2, 
2 = 2, confirms our solution</PRE>