Solve for w when g=1/6(w+40)
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
g = 1/6 ( w + 40 )
Solve for w.
Solution:
In order to solve for w, we simply need to distribute first 1/6 to each value inside the parenthesis.
g = 1/6( w + 40 )
g = 1/6w + 40/6
Transpose 40/6 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
1/6w = g - 40/6
Multiply both sides by 6 in order to cancel out 1/6, leaving behind w.
(6)(1/6w) = (6)(g - 40/6)
w = 6g - 40
Final answer:
w = 6g - 40