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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What would be the value of w for the equation? 5(9 − 3) = w • 9 – 5 • 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First use distributive property in the left hand side

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so u have 45 - 15 = 30

OpenStudy (anonymous):

30 = 9w - 15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add 15 to both sides so u have 45 = 9w

OpenStudy (anonymous):

divide by 9 on both sides w= 5

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