Question

Solve the equation.
- w - 2 = 42

Answer 1

Answer: w=-44

Good luck :)

Answer 2

w = -44

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

-w - 2 = 42

Step 2: Solve for w

1. Add 2 to both sides: -w = 44
2. Divide -1 on both sides: w = -44

Step 3: Check

Plug in w into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in w: -(-44) - 2 = 42
2. Multiply: 44 - 2 = 42
3. Subtract: 42 = 42

Here we see that 42 does indeed equal 42.

∴ w = -44 is the solution to the equation.