Question

-7w + 2(w + 8) = -24 Can you help me find w?

Answer 1

-7w + 2(w + 8) = -24

First, expand your equation.
$-7w + 2w + 16 = -24$
Second, add '-7w + 2w' to get '5w'.
$-5w + 16 = -24$
Third, take away '16' from both sides.
$-5w = -24 - 16$
Fourth, subtract '-24 - 16' to get '-40'.
$-5w = -40$
Fifth, divide both sides by '-5' and change it into a positive.
$w = \frac{40}{5}$
Sixth, how many times does 5 go into 40? 40 ÷ 5 = 8.
$w = 8$

Answer: w = 8