Question

How do you solve the equation 8-5w= -37

Answer 1

add 8 to both sides so (-37)+8

you get -5w=-29

get w by itself. so divide by -5 on both sides

w=(-29)/-5

w= 5.8

Answer 2

8-5w= -37
-8 -8
-5w =- 37 -8
-5w =-45
w= 9