Question

Solve for w
−4 (w + 1) = −24

w =

Answer 1

The answer is w = 5.

Explanation:

1) Divide both sides by -4.

`w + 1 = ( - 24)/( - 4)`

2) Two negative numbers makes a positive.

`w + 1 = (24)/(4)`

3) Simplify 24/4 to 6.

`w + 1 = 6`

4) Subtract 1 from both sides.

`w = 6 - 1`

5) Simplify 6 - 1 to 5.

`w = 5`

Therefor, the answer is w = 5.

Answer 2

W = 5

-4w - 4 = -24
+4 +4
-4w = -20
-4w/-4 = -20/-4
w = 5