Question 339972


{{{-38=7w+3(w-6)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-38=7w+3w-18}}} Distribute.



{{{-38=10w-18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-38+18=10w}}} Add 18 to both sides



{{{-20=10w}}} Combine like terms.



{{{-20/10=w}}} Divide both sides by 10.



{{{-2=w}}} Reduce.




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Answer:


So the answer is {{{w=-2}}} 



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