Question

4(w+3)-7w=24 solve for w.

Answer 1

4(w+3)-7W=24
W+3-7W=6
-6W=3
W=-1/2

Answer 2

w= -4

Explanation:

Distribute to get 4w+12-7w=24

then combine like terms

-3w+12=24

isolate the variable (minus 12)

-3w=12

w= -4