How do you solve multi step equation $w + w + 12 = 40$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2014-12-14T22:42:06

Combine like terms to get

$2w+12=40$

Then, subtract $12$ from both sides of the equation.

$2w+12-12=40-12$

Simplify.

$2w=28$

Divide both sides by $2$ .

$w=14$

And there's your answer :)

How do you solve multi step equation w + w + 12 = 40w + w + 12 = 40?