solve for w. 2(w - 5) + 4 = 18 w =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$2(w - 5)+4=2w-10 + 4=2w - 6$ So the equation becomes $2w-6 = 18$.

Step2: Add 6 to both sides

$2w-6+6=18 + 6$ $2w=24$

Step3: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2w}{2}=\frac{24}{2}$ $w = 12$

Answer:

$12$