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What is the answer to: 7(w+2)+0.5w=5

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First, distribute the 7:

7w + 14 + 0.5w = 5

Combine like terms:

7.5w + 14 = 5

7.5w = -9

Divide both sides by 7.5 to solve for w:

w = -9/7.5 = -1.2

The answer is -1.2
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