Question

Find the value of w-9 given that –3w+5 = 2

Answer 1

Answer:

$-8$

Step-by-step explanation:

Solving for $w$ given the equation, $-3w +5 = 2$:

$-3w +5 = 2 \\ -3w +5 -5 = 2 -5 \\ -3w = -3 \\ \frac{-3w}{-3} = \frac{-3}{-3} \\ w = 1$

Solving for $w -9$ when $w = 1$

$1 -9 \\ -8$