Question

12=-6w+4(w+7)

simplify your answer as much as possible
solve for w

Answer 1

Distribute the 4 to = (12 = 10w + 28)
Then minus 28 from 12 to = (-16=10w)
Then divide all by 10
-1.6=w

Answer 2

12=-6w+4w+28

12=-2w+28

2w=28-12

2w=16

W=8