Our goal overall is to have W on one side, all by itself. -2(w+10)=6w+12 We can automatically make it so there are no parenthesis by distributing. -2w-20=6w+12 Let's add 2w to both sides so we can move it. We have to do it to both sides so it's equal. -20=8w+12 Now, subtract 12 from both sides. -32=8w Now divide both sides by 8. -4=w Since we've figured out that the value of w is -4, let's plug it in to make sure. -2(-4+10)=6(-4)+12 -12=-24+12 -12=-12 The value of w is -4.