Question

For each value of w, determine whether it is a solution to 40=-8(w+1).Is it a solution?х?קרYesNo2O4o-8OOLO-6

Answer 1

The given equation is

`40=-8(w+1)`

Divide the equation by -8

`(40)/(-8)=w+1`

This gives

`\begin{gathered} -5=w+1 \\ -5-1=w \\ w=-6 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the solution is

`w=-6`