Question

Solve the equation 7(w +13) = 35.
) What is the value of w?

Answer 1

Answer: -8

Explanation:

1. 7(w+13)=35 [given]
2. w+13=5 [divide both sides by 7]
3. w = -8 [subtract 13 from both sides]

Answer 2

7(w+13)=35

7w + 91 =35

7w=35-91

7w= -56

7w/7 = -56/7

w=-8