Question

What is the value of w?

1.2(w+5)=3

Responses

w=−2.5
w equals negative 2.5

w=−0.4
w equals negative 0.4

x = 0.4
x = 0.4

w = 2.5

Answer 1

To solve for \( w \) in the equation \( 1.2(w + 5) = 3 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \( 1.2 \) on the left side:
\[
1.2w + 6 = 3
\]

2. Subtract \( 6 \) from both sides:
\[
1.2w = 3 - 6
\]
\[
1.2w = -3
\]

3. Divide both sides by \( 1.2 \):
\[
w = \frac{-3}{1.2}
\]

4. Calculate \( \frac{-3}{1.2} \):
\[
w = -2.5
\]

Thus, the value of \( w \) is \( -2.5 \).

The correct responses are:
- \( w = -2.5 \)
- w equals negative 2.5