Can you please help me with this 15+w=17 w=

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the equation:

15 + w = 17

Determine the value of w.

Solution:

In order to determine the value of w, we simply need to solve for w. To do so, we transpose 15 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

15 + w = 17

w = 17 - 15

w = 2

Final answer:

w = 2