Question

Solve for w18 = 3w + 3 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

ANSWER

w = 5

EXPLANATION

To solve this equation for w, first, we have to subtract 3 from both sides,

$\begin{gathered} 18-3=3w+3-3 \\ \\ 15=3w \end{gathered}$

And then divide both sides by 3,

$\begin{gathered} \frac{15}{3}=\frac{3w}{3} \\ \\ 5=w \end{gathered}$

Hence, the solution is w = 5.