Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 2
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1. Solve One-Step Addition and Subtraction Equations
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Exercise 17 Page 443

Use the Addition Property of Equality to eliminate the subtraction.

w=18

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To solve the equation, we have to isolate w on one side. Using the Addition Property of Equality, we can add 7 to both sides of the equation. This will eliminate subtraction on the left-hand side and isolate w.

w-7=11
w-7+ 7=11+ 7
w=18

To check that this solution is correct, let's substitute w=18 into the original equation and simplify.

w-7=11
18-7? =11
11=11 ✓

Because the left-hand side and right-hand side are equal, w=18 is the correct solution.