Answer:
w = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Combining like terms is a very important part to this equation!
5.2w - 1.4 = 3.2w + 8.6
I added 1.4 to the right side first, though you must do it to the left side of the equation as well
5.2w - 1.4 + (1.4) = 3.2w + 8.6 + (1.4)
5.2w = 3.2w + 10
Combine the remaining like terms. I subtracted 3.2w from both sides.
5.2w + (-3.2w) = 3.2w + (-3.2) +10
2w = 10
Now divide
2w = 10
w = [tex]\frac{10}2}[/tex]
w = 5
