What is 5w + 8 - 12w = 16 - 15w

I suppose you are asking what "w" is:

your equation is

5w+8-12w=16-15w

combine like terms to get

-7w+8=16-15w

add 15w on both sides (since you're doing it to both sides the equation is still equal)

8w+8=16

subtract 8 from both sides

8w=8

divide both sides by 8 and you get:

w=1

if you want to check your answer, plug in the value of "w" into the original equation.

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