Question

solve for the variable.
$-8w + 4 = -12$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 4 from both sides

$-8w + 4 - 4 = -12 - 4$
$-8w = -16$

Step2: Divide by -8 on both sides

$\frac{-8w}{-8} = \frac{-16}{-8}$

Answer:

$w=2$