Q54. - Algebra 1

Question

Describe the steps you can use to solve $\frac{w+3}{5}-4=6$.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

First step: Add 4 to both the sides.

Second step: Multiply both the sides by 5.

Third step: Subtract 3 from both the sides.

Step 1. Add 4 to both the sides.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{w+3}{5}-4+4=6+4\\ \frac{w+3}{5}=10\end{array}$

Step 2. Multiply both the sides by 5.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{w+3}{5}\times 5=10\times 5\\ w+3=50\end{array}$

Step 3. Subtract 3 from both the sides.

$\begin{array}{l}w+3-3=50-3\\ w=47\end{array}$