Question

Solve the equation.

3(3w−4) = −20

w = ?

Answer 1

w= -8/9

alternative form:

w= -0.8

Explanation:

3(3w-4)=-20

distribute by multiplying the numbers in parenthesis by 3

9w-12=-20

add 12 to both sides

9w=-8

divide both sides by 9

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w= -8/9

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