Question

Solve equation by applying the distributive property to simplify both sides of the equation if needed

4(w-9)=w+9

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

The distributive property applies to the expression on the left hand side. It means that the multiplication of 4 is distributed to all the terms in the brackets.

`4(w-9) = w + 9\\4w-36 = w + 9\\4w-w = 9 + 36\\3w = 45\\w = 15`

Answer 2

w=15

Explanation:

4w-36=w+9

3w=45

w=15