Question

solve for w. -18w + 5(-13w - 2) = 8(-2w - 18) w = submit

Explanation:

Step1: Expand both sides

$-18w + 5(-13w) + 5(-2) = 8(-2w) + 8(-18)$
$-18w -65w -10 = -16w -144$

Step2: Combine like terms

$-83w -10 = -16w -144$

Step3: Isolate w terms

$-83w +16w = -144 +10$
$-67w = -134$

Step4: Solve for w

$w = \frac{-134}{-67}$

Answer:

$w = 2$