-38=7w+17-12w
First, combine like terms on the right side of the equation:
-38 = -5w + 17
Next, isolate the variable by subtracting 17 from both sides:
-55 = -5w
Finally, solve for w by dividing both sides by -5:
w = 11
-38 = -5w + 17
Next, isolate the variable by subtracting 17 from both sides:
-55 = -5w
Finally, solve for w by dividing both sides by -5:
w = 11