What is 8w plus 3 equals 9?

8W + 3 = 9

subtract 3 from each side

8W + 3 - 3 = 9 - 3

8W = 6

divide both sides by 8

W = 6/8

= 3/4

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8(3/4) + 3 = 9

24/4 + 3 = 9

6 + 3 = 9

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