SOLUTION: how do i solve this equation and show the work 7w-3(4w+8)=11

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Question 493088: how do i solve this equation and show the work
7w-3(4w+8)=11
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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7w-3%284w%2B8%29=11....multiplication first (careful with a negative sign

7w-12w%2B24=11

-5w%2B24=11...move 5w to the right and 11 to the left

-11%2B24=5w

13=5w

13%2F5=w

2.6=w