Question

Solve for w. 5 + 2w = 17

Answer 1

Note that:

• Given equation: 5 + 2w = 17

To solve this problem, isolate the variable by subtracting 5 to both sides of the equation.

• => 5 + 2w = 17
• => 5 - 5 + 2w = 17 - 5
• => 2w = 12

Then, divide 2 both sides to further isolate the variable.

• => 2w = 12
• => 2w/2 = 12/2
• => w = 6

The solution to the equation is 6.

Answer 2

w=6

Explanation:

5 + 2w = 17

Subtract 5 from each side

5-5 + 2w = 17-5

2w = 12

Divide each side by 2

2w/2 = 12/2

w = 6