Question

How to solve -64 = -8(w+ 20)

Answer 1

W=-12

First you distribute the -8 using the distributive property.

So, -64= -8w-160

Next, you add 160 to both sides to put the same type of number (wand non-x) separate from each other.

The equation becomes 96=-8w

Then finally you divide -8 from both sides to get w by itself.

So 96/-8= -12.

w=-12.

Hope this helps!