Question

Solve the following equation. Show all steps.
3(w+8)+2w=5(w+5)+1

Answer 1

3(w+8) + 2w = 5(w + 5) + 1

Distribute:

3w + 24 + 2w = 5w + 25 + 1

5w + 24 = 5w + 26

5w = 5w + 2

0 = 2

No solution.