The equation is .
Apply multiplication property of equality: Multiply each side by 3.
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 22 from each side.
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Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a. \ \
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(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Multiply each side by negative one)
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Check:
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Compare the values, the equation is true.
The value of w is 43.