Question

How do you solve `3( 2w + 5) = 33`?

Answer 1

`w=3`

Explanation:

divide both sides by 3,
`(cancel3(2w+5))/(cancel3)=33/3=11`

subtract 5 from both sides,
`2w+5-5=11-5`
`2w=6`

divide both sides by 2,
`(cancel2w)/cancel2=6/2=3`

`w=3`