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 :)