Question

4 equals negative 2 ( w + 5) minus 14
w is

Answer 1

To find the value of w, we need to solve the given equation.

4 = -2(w + 5) - 14

First, distribute the -2 to both terms inside the parentheses:

4 = -2w - 10 - 14

Combine like terms:

4 = -2w - 24

Now, isolate the variable w by adding 2w to both sides:

2w + 4 = -24

Next, subtract 4 from both sides:

2w = -28

Finally, divide both sides by 2 to solve for w:

w = -28/2

w = -14