Question 31843
{{{ 3( w + 5 ) - 7 = 1 }}}
Distribute the 3
{{{ 3w + 15 - 7 = 1 }}}
Combine like terms
{{{ 3w + 8 = 1 }}}
subtract 8 from both sides
{{{ 3w = -7 }}}
Divide by 3
{{{ w = -7/3 }}}