Answer:
w = 45
Step-by-step explanation:
5(w - 12) - 24 = 3(w + 2)
Expand the brackets on both sides.
5w - 60 - 24 = 3w + 6
Add - 60 - 24.
5w - 84 = 3w + 6
Add -3w and 84 on both sides.
5w - 3w = 6 + 84
2w = 90
Divide 2 into both sides.
w = 90/2
w = 45
