Answer
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w=58

↓Steps Explained:↓

Solve for w

142 + 2w = 258

Divide each side by 142

142w
142
=
  
2
142

Group constants

Group our constants 142 and 258.
subtract 142 from both sides

2w + 142 - 142 = 258 - 142

Cancel 142 on the left side:

2w = 116

Divide each side of the equation by 2

2w
2
=
  
116
2

w = 58

Final Answer

w=58
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