solve for w.\n2(w - 5) + 4 = 18\nw =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the equation

Subtract (4) from both sides of the equation (2(w - 5)+4 = 18). [ \begin{align*} 2(w - 5)+4-4&=18 - 4\ 2(w - 5)&=14 \end{align*} ]

Step2: Isolate the term with (w)

Divide both sides of the equation (2(w - 5)=14) by (2). [ \begin{align*} \frac{2(w - 5)}{2}&=\frac{14}{2}\ w-5&=7 \end{align*} ]

Step3: Solve for (w)

Add (5) to both sides of the equation (w - 5=7). [ \begin{align*} w-5 + 5&=7+5\ w&=12 \end{align*} ]

Answer:

(12)