Answer: w = 5
Step-by-step explanation: I think you mean solve for w
1. distribute = -4w -4 = -24
2. add 4 from each side = -4w = -20
3. divide -4 from each side and you should get w = 5
you can plug it in to make sure it is right:
-4(5+1) = -24 -> -4(6) = -24 -> -24 = -24