Question

Find the value of w-9 given that –3w+5 = 2

Simplify your answer as much as possible.

w-9=

Answer 1

`-8`

Explanation:

Solving for
`w` given the equation,
`-3w +5 = 2`:

`-3w +5 = 2 \\ -3w +5 -5 = 2 -5 \\ -3w = -3 \\ (-3w)/(-3) = (-3)/(-3) \\ w = 1`

Solving for
`w -9` when
`w = 1`

`1 -9 \\ -8`