solve for w 3w-3+4=1-5w

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

3w - 3 + 4 = 1 - 5w

Solve for w.

Solution:
In order to solve for w, we simply need to combine first similar terms.

3w - 3 + 4 = 1 -5w

3w + 1 = 1 - 5w

Transpose 5w and 1 to the opposite sides of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

3w + 5w = 1 - 1

8w = 0

w = 0

Final answer:

w = 0