-7w + 2(w + 8) = -24
First, expand your equation.
\(-7w + 2w + 16 = -24\)
Second, add '-7w + 2w' to get '5w'.
\(-5w + 16 = -24\)
Third, take away '16' from both sides.
\(-5w = -24 - 16\)
Fourth, subtract '-24 - 16' to get '-40'.
\(-5w = -40\)
Fifth, divide both sides by '-5' and change it into a positive.
\(w = \frac{40}{5}\)
Sixth, how many times does 5 go into 40? 40 ÷ 5 = 8.
\(w = 8\)
Answer: w = 8
