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EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES Introduction to solving a linear equation with a varia
Solve for \( w \)
\[
5 w+42=12 w
\]
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
\[
w=
\]
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Simplify: \( w= 6 \)

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Step 1 :Subtract 5w from both sides: 42 = 7w

Step 2 :Divide both sides by 7: \( w= \frac{42}{7} \)

Step 3 :Simplify: \( w= 6 \)

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