n. Express your answer as an integer, simplified fraction, or decimal rounded $$ 8 w+2=-8 $$

Question

UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

1. Start with the equation:
   $$
   8w + 2 = -8
   $$

2. Subtract $$2$$ from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with $$w$$:
   $$
   8w = -8 - 2
   $$
   $$
   8w = -10
   $$

3. Divide both sides by $$8$$ to solve for $$w$$:
   $$
   w = \frac{-10}{8}
   $$

4. Simplify the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor $$2$$:
   $$
   w = -\frac{5}{4}
   $$

The solution is:
$$
-\frac{5}{4}
$$
$$ w = -\frac{5}{4} $$

n. Express your answer as an integer, simplified fraction, or decimal rounded \[ 8 w+2=-8 \]