Question

8(2w - 2) = 7(3w + 2)

Answer 1

w = - 6

Explanation:

8(2w - 2) = 7(3w + 2) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

16w - 16 = 21w + 14 ( subtract 21w from both sides )

- 5w - 16 = 14 ( add 16 to both sides )

- 5w = 30 ( divide both sides by - 5 )

w = - 6