Solve for w.
15w+3w+19=−17
(1 point)
Responses
w = 4
w = 4
w = 2
w = 2
w = -3
w = -3
w = -2
w = -2
18 w = -17 - 19 = -36
w = -36/18
= -2
w = -2
To solve for w in the given equation, we need to combine like terms and isolate w. Let's go step by step:
1. Combine like terms on the left-hand side:
15w + 3w + 19 = -17
18w + 19 = -17
2. Next, we'll isolate the term with w. To do that, subtract 19 from both sides of the equation:
18w + 19 - 19 = -17 - 19
18w = -36
3. Now, we want to solve for w. Divide both sides of the equation by 18:
(18w)/18 = -36/18
w = -2
Therefore, the solution for w in the given equation is w = -2.