Question

-6(w+2)=w-9+3(3w+1)
solve for w.​

Answer 1

The answer is w = - 2/5

Answer 2

w = -3/8

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

-6(w + 2) = w - 9 + 3(3w + 1)

Step 2: Solve for w

1. Distribute: -6w - 12 = w - 9 + 9w + 3
2. Combine like terms: -6w - 12 = 10w - 6
3. Add 6w to both sides: -12 = 16w - 6
4. Isolate w term: -6 = 16w
5. Isolate w: -3/8 = w
6. Rewrite: w = -3/8