Question 120514


{{{3w/5-1=w/2+1}}} Start with the given equation




{{{(10)(3w/5-1)=(10)(w/2+1)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCM of 10. This will eliminate the fractions  (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this <a href=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/divisibility/least-common-multiple.solver>solver</a>)




{{{6w-10=5w+10}}} Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side




{{{6w=5w+10+10}}}Add 10 to both sides



{{{6w-5w=10+10}}} Subtract 5w from both sides



{{{w=10+10}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{w=20}}} Combine like terms on the right side


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{w=20}}}