Question

Two step equations from khan academy -4(w+1)= -24

Answer 1

The solution for this equation is
`w = 5`.

Explanation:

Solve:

`-4(w+1) = -24`

-Use distributive property first:

`-4(w+1) = -24`

`-4w -4 = -24`

-Add 4 both sides of the equation:

`-4w -4 +4 = -24 +4`

`-4w = -20`

-Divide both sides by -4:

`(-4w)/(-4) = (-20)/(-4)`

`w = 5`

So, the solution is
`w = 5` .