Question

Solve the following equation. w – 2 = –3 A. w = negative three-halves B. w = –5 C. w = –1 D. w = 6

Answer 1

C. w = -1

Explanation:

Solve for w:

w - 2 = -3

Add 2 to both sides:

w + (2 - 2) = 2 - 3

2 - 2 = 0:

w = 2 - 3

2 - 3 = -1:

Answer: w = -1