Question

2w - 15w - 18 = -83 solve for w simplify as much as possible

Answer 1

w = 5

Explanation:

2w - 15w - 18 = -83

combine w on left side:

-13w - 18 = -83

add 18 to both sides:

-13w - 18 + 18 = -83 + 18

-13w = -65

divide both sides by -13:

-13w/-13 = -65/-13

w = 5