Q7. - Algebra 1

Question

Solve each equation.

$14-82=w$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The value for w is -68

Step 1. Order of Operations.

When subtracting a larger number from a smaller number.

We have to follow the following order of operation

1. Switch the order of the two numbers.
2. Do the normal or usual subtraction.
3. At the end negate the result by attaching a minus sign.

Step 2. Switch the order.

$\begin{array}{l} 14-82=w \mathrm{Original} \mathrm{equation}\\ \Rightarrow -(82-14)=w \mathrm{Switch} \mathrm{the} \mathrm{numbers} \mathrm{and} \mathrm{negate}\end{array}$

Step 3. Subtract the numbers.

$\Rightarrow -68=w \mathrm{Subtract} 14 \mathrm{from} 82$

Thus, the value for w is -68