Question

What is w if w over 6 equals 3 over 8

Answer 1

• w = -12

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to isolate the variable.

• w/6 + 5/8 = -1 3/8
• => w/6 + 5/8 = -11/8
• => w/6 = -11/8 - 5/8
• => w/6 = -16/8
• => w/6 = -2
• => w = -12

Hence, the value of the variable is -12.