Question

How do you do this problem 4(w+3)=w-15

Answer 1

w = -9

Explanation:

4(w+3)=w-15

1) Multiply 4

4w + 12 = w -15

2) Isolate the variables and simplify

4w - w = -15 - 12

3w = -27

3) Divide by 3 on both sides

3w/3 = -27/3

w = -9