Question

Solve for w.
8= 4 + w

Answer 1

8 = 4 + w

8 = 4 + w
-4 -4 (cancels 4)
—————-

4 = w

Answer 2

w=4

Explanation:

8=4+w

Let’s rewrite the equation so that w is on the left side

4+w=8

Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

4+w-4=8-4

Solve.

w=4

Check your work.

4+4=8

It works, so that’s your answer!