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The equation is \"\".

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side 2.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                      (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                         (Divide: \"\")\"\"

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Check:

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To check the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation \"\".

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\"\"                                 (Substitute \"\") \ \

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\"\"                                       (Multiply: \"\")

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The solution is true.\"\"

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The value of w is 12.