Question

-7w + 2(w + 8) = -24

Can you help me find w?

Answer 1

-7w + 2(w + 8) = -24

First, expand your equation.

`-7w + 2w + 16 = -24`
Second, add '-7w + 2w' to get '5w'.

`-5w + 16 = -24`
Third, take away '16' from both sides.

`-5w = -24 - 16`
Fourth, subtract '-24 - 16' to get '-40'.

`-5w = -40`
Fifth, divide both sides by '-5' and change it into a positive.

`w = (40)/(5)`
Sixth, how many times does 5 go into 40? 40 ÷ 5 = 8.

`w = 8`

Answer: w = 8