Solve for w

15w +3w +19=-17

To solve for w, we first need to combine like terms.

The like terms are 15w and 3w.

Combining 15w and 3w gives us 18w.

So now our equation becomes:
18w + 19 = -17

Next, we need to isolate w. To do this, we subtract 19 from both sides of the equation.

18w + 19 - 19 = -17 - 19

This simplifies to:
18w = -36

Finally, to find w, we divide both sides of the equation by 18.

w = -36/18

Simplifying this further, we have:

w = -2