Question

7w + w - 15 = 17

Explanation:

Step1: Combine like - terms

$7w + w-15=17$ becomes $8w-15 = 17$.

Step2: Add 15 to both sides

$8w-15 + 15=17 + 15$, so $8w=32$.

Step3: Divide both sides by 8

$\frac{8w}{8}=\frac{32}{8}$, then $w = 4$.

Answer:

$w = 4$