Question

2(4w+5)+2W=32

is W = 3 ?

Answer 1

plug it and check

Answer 2

2(4w+5)+2W=32

2(4*3+5) + 2*3 = 32
2(12+5) + 6 = 32
2(17) + 6 = 32
34 + 6 = 32
40 = 32

FALSE. so W is not 3

Answer 3

fine so what is it then ?

Answer 4

we will have to solve it and see

Answer 5

2(4w+5)+2W=32

Answer 6

distribute 2 into the parenthesis

Answer 7

2(4w+5)+2W=32

2*4W + 2*5 + 2W = 32

8W + 10 + 2W = 32

Answer 8

combine like terms, and solve W

Answer 9

2.2

Answer 10

perfect !

Answer 11

thank !

Answer 12

np :)