Question

Solve the following equation. Show the work and the check on your paper.

11 − 5 (w+4) = 16

Answer 1

-5 = w

Explanation:

11 - 5 (w + 4) = 16

11 - 5w - 20 = 16 (multiply 5 with parenthesis)

11 - 20 - 16 = 5w (add 5w to both sides, subract 16 from both sides)

-25 = 5w

-5 = w (divide both sides by 5)

Answer 2

Distribute
11-5(w+4)=16
11-5w-20=16
Subtract
-9-5w=16
-5w-9=16
Answer: W=-5