Question

Solve for w. w+1/4= -7/8 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

w+ 1/4= -7/8

Subtract 1/4 from both sides of the equation

w+ 1/4 - 1/4 = -7/8 - 1/4

w = -7/8 - 1/4

Multiply -1/4 by 2/2, so both fraction have the same denominator ( bottom number ) 8,

w = -7/8 -2/8 = -9/8