How do you solve $w+4=-10$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-02-21T23:07:03

See the entire solution process below:

Subtract $color(red)(4)$ from each side of the equation to solve for $w$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$w + 4 - color(red)(4) = -10 - color(red)(4)$

$w + 0 = -14$

$w = -14$

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