I am really confused.i don't understand.please help me figure this out

W-8=26
W-8+_=26+_
W=_

3 answers

You are solving the equation w - 8 = 26

If you add 8 to the left side of the equation, you will have only w on the left side. But, if you add 8 to the left side of the equation you must add 8 to the right side of the equation

w - 8 + 8 = 26 + 8

w = ?
34?
right