Solve for w. −(14w+8)+8=3

Mathematics · College · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

-(14w + 8)  + 8 =3

Solve for w.

Solution:

In order to solve for  w, first need to distribute the negative sign that is located outside the parenthesis.

-(14w + 8) + 8 = 3

-14w -8 + 8 = 3

-14w = 3

Divide both sides by -14 in order to cancel out -14w.

-14w/-14 = 3/-14

w = -0.214

Final answer:

w = -0.214