Answer to Question #22866 in Algebra for clarkie

Question

Solve the equation.
3(W + 2) - 4(W +5) =0
W=

Answer 1

We write the equation:3(W + 2) - 4(W +5) =0
We open the brackets and multiply a definition in the brackets bythe number before brackets:
3W + 3*2 - 4W - 4*5 = 0
3W - 4W + 6 - 20 = 0
After the process of reducing similar terms, theexpression will become:
-14 - W = 0
After that we must move different terms todifferent sides:
W= -14
Answer: W = -14