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Dictionary EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES 
Solving a20
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The fraction can be simplified.
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To do this, we can divide the numerator and denominator by their GCF, 4.
QUESTION
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Solve for 36 36 ÷ 4 9

2 w20 + 7 + 6w = − 26 5
written in simplest form is . These two fractions are equivalent.
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Simplify your answer as much as possible.
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We can also think of "canceling" the factor 4 in the numerator and denominator.
EXPLANATION
20 4×5 5
We can solve = =
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×9 as
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The fraction can be written Subtracting
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w = −5 Dividing both sides by 8

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