Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.2 - Solving Multi-Step Equations - Exercises - Page 16: 3

Answer

$w=4$

Work Step by Step

$$\begin{align*} 3w+7-7&=19-7 &\text{Subtract 7 from each side.}\\ 3w&=12 &\text{Simplify.}\\ \frac{3w}{3}&=\frac{12}{3} &\text{Divide 3 to both sides.}\\ w&=4 &\text{Simplify.}\\ \end{align*}$$ Check the answer by substituting $4$ to the variable in the given equation. $$\begin{align*} 3w+7&=19\\ 3(4)+7&\stackrel{?}{=}19\\ 12+7&\stackrel{?}{=}19\\ 19&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}19 \end{align*}$$ Thus, the solution is $w=4$.
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