SOLUTION: I am having a problem solving the following equation: -6(w+1)-w-11=-7(w+5)+18 My options for answers are: 1. The solution set is (enter answer) 2. The solution is all re

Question 737007: I am having a problem solving the following equation:
-6(w+1)-w-11=-7(w+5)+18
My options for answers are:
1. The solution set is (enter answer)
2. The solution is all real numbers
3. The solution set is (a null symbol)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Simplify.

Since this equation is always true for any w value, this means w can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.

So the answer is choice 2

1. The solution set is (enter answer)
2. The solution is all real numbers
3. The solution set is (a null symbol)
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