Question

Simplify both sides of the following equation as much as possible, and then solve:

10 – 11w + 12w = -2

Answer 1

w = -12

Explanation:

10 – 11w + 12w = -2

10 + w = -2

subtract 10 on both sides

w = -12

Answer 2

w = -12

Explanation:

10 – 11w + 12w = -2

Combine like terms

10 +w = -2

Subtract 10 from each side

10+w-10 = -2-10

w = -12