Question

-2w + 20= -17 -17 +4w

Answer 1

-2w + 20 = -17 - 17 + 4w

Combine like terms on the right side of the equation.

-2w + 20 = -34 + 4w

Add 2w to both sides.

20 = -34 + 6w

Add 34 to both sides.

54 = 6w

Divide both sides by 6.

w = 9 is your answer.