Question

Solve for w
- 2w - 7 = 9

Answer 1

-2w−7=9

1 Add 7 to both sides.

-2w=9+7

2 Simplify 9+7 to 16

-2w=16

3 Divide both sides by -2

w= -16/2

w= - 8

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2w=9+7

-2w=16

w=16/-2

w=-8