Question

5 – 2(2w – 1) =
-11 + 2w
How do I solve this?

Answer 1

w=3

Explanation:

5-2(2w-1)=-11+2w

PEMDAS

5-4w+2=-11+2w

Simplify the format

-4w+7=-11+2w

Combine like terms

-4w-2w=-11-7

-6w=-18

Divide by -6 to solve for w

w=3