Question

For each value of w, determine whether it is a solution to 40=-8(w+1).Is it a solution?х?קרYesNo2O4o-8OOLO-6

Answer 1

SOLUTION

The given equation is

$40=-8(w+1)$

Divide the equation by -8

$\frac{40}{-8}=w+1$

This gives

$\begin{gathered} -5=w+1 \\ -5-1=w \\ w=-6 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the solution is

$w=-6$