Question

W + (-2) = -18 for w. thinks for helping

Answer 1

Answer: w = -16

Explanation:

w + (-2) = -18

+2 +2

0 (cancels out) -16

w = -16

Basically, I moved all the terms not containing w to the right side of the equation.

Answer 2

w = -16

Explanation:

w + (-2) = -18

-18 - (-2) = w = -16

w= -16

Check your work:

-16 + (-2) = -18