Question

Choose the replacement for w that makes the equation a true statement.
-3w – 24 = -39
A.5
B.-5
C.21
D.-21

Answer 1

Plug in each of your options to see if the statement is true

Answer 2

A. -3(5)– 24 = -39
B. -3(-5) – 24 = -39
C. -3(21) – 24 = -39
D. -3(-21)– 24 = -39
From here just solve all of these and see which one is a true statement

Answer 3

-3(5)-24=-39