8/w-9/w=-1/2
-1/w=-1/2
w=2
Solve.
8/w = 9/w - 1/2
The solution is:
3 answers
Why not cross-multiply?
9 times w = 9w
8 times (w - 12) = 8w - 96
We now equate 9w and 8w - 96 and solve for w.
9w = 8w - 96
9w - 8w = -96
w = -96....This is our solution.
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To check, replace w with -96 in the original fractional equation given. If you get the same answer (and you will) on BOTH sides of the fractional equation, you will then know that
w = -96 is correct.
Done!
9 times w = 9w
8 times (w - 12) = 8w - 96
We now equate 9w and 8w - 96 and solve for w.
9w = 8w - 96
9w - 8w = -96
w = -96....This is our solution.
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To check, replace w with -96 in the original fractional equation given. If you get the same answer (and you will) on BOTH sides of the fractional equation, you will then know that
w = -96 is correct.
Done!
Becky,
I am sorry. I did not see that w subtracts the fraction 1/2 NOT 12.
So, Jas is correct.
Sorry for the error.
Done!
I am sorry. I did not see that w subtracts the fraction 1/2 NOT 12.
So, Jas is correct.
Sorry for the error.
Done!