SOLUTION: How do you solve 5/3(9 + w) = -10?

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: How do you solve 5/3(9 + w) = -10? This question is from textbook Algebra 1: Concept and Skills

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5/3(9+w)=-10
(45+5w)/3=-10 cross multiply.
45+5w=-30
5w=-30-45
5w=-75
w=-75/5
w=-15 answer
proof
5/3(9-15)=-10
5/3(-6)=-10
-30/3=-10
-10=-10