-12u + 13= 8w - 3 What does w=

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

-12u + 13 = 8w - 3

Solve for w. 

Solution:

In order to solve for w, we first transpose -3 on the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

-12u + 13 = 8w - 3

-12u + 13 + 3 = 8w

-12u + 16 = 8w

Divide both sides by 8 in order to cancel out 8w, leaving behind w.

(-12u + 16)/8 = 8w/8

-3/2u + 2 = w

Final answer:

-3/2u + 2 = w