Question

Solve for w-39=4w+7(w-3)Simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

Given the equation:

-39 = 4w + 7(w-3)

Let's solve the equation for w.

To solve take the following steps.

• Step 1.

Apply distributive property

`\begin{gathered} -39=4w+7(w)+7(-3) \\ \\ -39=4w+7w-21 \end{gathered}`

• Step 2.

Combine like terms

`-39=11w-21`

• Step 3.

Add 21 to both sides

`\begin{gathered} -39+21=11w-21+21 \\ \\ -18=11w \end{gathered}`

Step 4.

Divide both sides by 11

`\begin{gathered} (-18)/(11)=(11w)/(11) \\ \\ -1.63=w \\ \\ w=-1.63 \end{gathered}`

ANSWER:

w = -1.63