Question

Solve the equation12 -22w + 1) = 4w-2(4 + w)

Answer 1

12 - 2(2w + 1) = 4w - 2(4 + w)

expand

12 - 4w - 2 = 4w - 8 - 2w

-4w - 4w + 2w = -8 + 2 - 12

-6w = -18

w = -18/-6

w = 3