Question

Solve for w
-3w – 25 = -5(w + 7)
Simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

This is easy. first distribute. -3w-25=-5w-35. what is the next step??

Answer 2

-3w-25=-5w-7
+25 +25
-3w =-5w+18
+5w +5w
2w/2=18/2
w=9

Answer 3

5 = w, if I'm not mistaken. :)

Answer 4

it should be 9

Answer 5

its -5

Answer 6

Wait @Niall is right i messed up

Answer 7

Its -5, I didn't push the - sign hard enough the first time. :)