Question

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2(-w - 8) + 9 > -17

sorry for asking so many questions.

Answer 1

2(-w - 8) + 9 > -17 --- distribute through the parenthesis
-2w - 16 + 9 > -17 -- combine like terms
-2w - 7 > - 17 -- add 7 to both sides
-2w > -17 + 7 -- combine like terms
-2w > - 10 -- divide by -2, but remember to change your sign
w < 5

Answer 2

2(-w - 8) > -26
-w-8 > -13
-w > 5
w < -5

Answer 3

Thanks to the both of you.

Answer 4

your very welcome :)

Answer 5

Welcome :)