Question

Solve for w. 5w + 9z = 2z + 3w w = z w = z w = –2z w = –7z

Answer 1

5w + 9z = 2z + 3w

Move terms with w to the left - subtract 3w from both sides

2w + 9z = 2z

Subtract 9z from both sides

2w = -7z

Divide both sides by 2

w = $\frac{-7}{2}z$