Question

Which value of w makes this equation true?
[tex]\frac{5w + 4 }{3} = \frac{3w}{2}

Answer 1

Answer: -8

Explanation:

`(5w+4)/(3)=(3w)/(2)`

Cross-multiplying,

`2(5w+4)=9w\\10w+8=9w\\w+8=0\\w=\boxed{-8}`