SOLUTION: I'm trying to help my grandson with a problem, and I don't even know where to start(algebra was MANY years ago for me!): w = 3.8w - 7

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Question 148664: I'm trying to help my grandson with a problem, and I don't even know where to start(algebra was MANY years ago for me!):
w = 3.8w - 7

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w=3.8w-7
W-3.8W=-7
-2.8W=-7
W=-7/-2.8
W=2.5 ANSWER.(FROM A GREAT-GREAT GRANDPA)
PROOF:
2.5=3.8*2.5-7
2.5=9.5-7
2.5=2.5