5⋅(w+9)=60
Divide each term in 5⋅(w+9)=60 by 5.
5⋅(w+9)5=605
Cancel the common factor of 5.
Cancel the common factor.
5⋅(w+9)5=605
Divide w+9 by 1.
w+9=605
w+9=605
Divide 60 by 5.
w+9=12
w+9=12
Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.
w=12-9
Subtract 9 from 12.
w=3
w=3
Solve for x 5*(w+9)=60