$$ \begin{array}{l} 72-2 w=7 w\ ext { Simplify your answer as much as possible. }\ w= \end{array} $$

Question

$$ \begin{array}{l} 72-2 w=7 w\ 	ext { Simplify your answer as much as possible. }\ w= \end{array} $$

UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

To solve the equation:

$$
72 - 2w = 7w
$$

follow these steps:

1. **Add $$2w$$ to both sides** to get all the $$w$$ terms on one side:

$$
   72 = 7w + 2w
   $$

$$
   72 = 9w
   $$

2. **Divide both sides by 9** to isolate $$w$$:

$$
   w = \frac{72}{9}
   $$

$$
   w = 8
   $$

**Solution:**

$$
w = 8
$$
$$ w = 8 $$

\( \begin{array}{l} 72-2 w=7 w\\ \text { Simplify your answer as much as possible. }\\ w= \end{array} \)