Hello there!
Solve for w;
4w = 2w - 12
First, we need to establish that our primary goal is to get w on one side by itself.
Subtract 2w from both sides.
4w - 2w = 2w
2w - 2w = 0
2w = -12
Divide both sides by 2 to solve for w.
2w / 2 = w
-12 / 2 = -6
w = -6
I hope this helps!