Question

10w + 4w = -84 solve by combining like terms show all steps leading to awnser plz

Answer 1

Explanation:

Combine 10w and 4w, as they're the only like terms;

`14w=-84`

Divide each side by 14 to evaluate what w equals;

`w=-6`

Check;

`10(-6)+4(-6)=-84`

`-60+-24=-84 \: \checkmark`

Answer 2

10w + 4w = - 84
14w = - 84
w = - 84 : 14
w = - 6 ( answer )
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10 * (- 6) + 4 * (- 6) = - 84
- 60 + (- 24) = - 84
- 84 = - 84