Question

What value of x makes the equation -2w=-26 true?

Answer 1

`w = 13`

Explanation:

Divide each side of the equation by `-2` to solve for `w` and keep the equation balanced:

`(-2w)/(-2) = (-26)/(-2)`

`(cancel(-2)w)/(cancel(-2)) = 13` Remember, a negative divided by a negative gives a positive answer.

`w = 13`