Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

6w-12=60

Solve for w

6w - 12 = 60

Divide each side by 6

6w
6
=
  
-12
6

Group constants

Group our constants -12 and 60.
add 12 to both sides

6w - 12 + 12 = 60 + 12

Cancel 12 on the left side:

6w = 72

Divide each side of the equation by 6

6w
6
=
  
72
6

w = 12

Final Answer


w = 12