Question

What is 12w - 13 - 11w + 24 = 77.
Please show how you got the answer so I will know how to solve it! Thank you!

Answer 1

12w - 13 - 11w + 24 = 77

combine like terms

w + 11 = 77

subtract 11 from both sides

w = 66

Answer 2

Hi!

Combine like terms and simplify.

(12w - 11w) (- 13 + 24) = 77

1w + 11 = 77

We need to isolate w on one side to get the answer. Subtract 11 from both sides.

1w + 11 - 11 = 77 - 11

1w = 66

The answer is w = 66

Hope this helps! :)

-Peredhel