Question

The -30 is the one I need help on

Answer 1

First you want to lay out the equation:

1. -30 = w + 8

Next you want to subtract 8 from each side

2. -30 = w + 8

     -8 = w - 8

Then you want to add -30 and -8

3. -30 + -8 = -38

This is your answer

4. -38 = w

Or this could be written as:

5. w = -38