How do you solve #\frac { w - 1.1} { 4} = 4.4#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-04-06T21:34:11

See the entire solution process below:

First, multiply each side of the equation by #color(red)(4)# to eliminate the fraction while keeping the equation balanced:

#color(red)(4) xx (w - 1.1)/4 = color(red)(4) xx 4.4#

#cancel(color(red)(4)) xx (w - 1.1)/color(red)(cancel(color(black)(4))) = 17.6#

#w - 1.1 = 17.6#

Now, add #color(red)(1.1)# to each side of the the equation to solve for #w# while keeping the equation balanced:

#w - 1.1 + color(red)(1.1) = 17.6 + color(red)(1.1)#

#w - 0 = 18.7#

#w = 18.7#