Question

Solve for W
5 = 7w + 8w + 2

Answer 1

w = 5

Explanation:

2+(7w)+(8w)=5

(7÷5)+(8÷5)+2

(1.4) (1.6) +2

+1.5

=3+2=5

Answer 2

The answer is 1/5.
What you want to do is isolate W. Add the two W terms together and subtract two to isolate and combine like terms.