use distributave property to help solve the equation.

5(w-6)=10
W=?

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5(w-6)=10

5w - 30 = 10
5w = 40
w = ?
40
is it w= 40
No.

5w = 40
This means that 5 times an unknown number is 40.

Divide both sides of the equation by 5.

w = 8