Big Ideas Math: Modeling Real Life, Grade 7
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1. Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction
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Exercise 2 Page 128

Use the Subtraction Property of Equality to eliminate the addition.

w=- 2.8

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To solve the equation, we have to isolate w on one side. Using the Subtraction Property of Equality, we will subtract 13.2 from both sides of the equation. This will eliminate the addition and isolate w.
w + 13.2 = 10.4
w + 13.2 - 13.2 = 10.4 - 13.2
w = - 2.8
To check that this solution is correct, let's substitute w=- 2.8 into the original equation and simplify.
w + 13.2 = 10.4
- 2.8 + 13.2 ? =10.4
10.4 = 10.4 âś“
Since the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, w=- 2.8 is the correct solution.