Question

5w+ 16 = 96

solve for w
simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

w = 16

Explanation:

5w+ 16 = 96

or, 5w = 96-16

or, w = 80/5

or, w =16

Answer 2

`w=16`

Explanation:

`5w+16=96`

To solve for
`w`, you must first begin by subtracting
`16` from both sides of the equation:

`5w=80`

Then, divide both sides of the equation by the coefficient of
`w`, which is
`5`:

`w=16`

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To check your work, substitute the solved value of
`w`, (
`16`), in for
`w` in the initial equation:

`5w+16=96`

`5(16)+16=96`

`80+16=96`

`96=96`

Since both sides of the equation are equal, our solution is correct!