2(3w-8)=38
Divide each term in 2(3w-8)=38 by 2.
2(3w-8)2=382
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2(3w-8)2=382
Divide 3w-8 by 1.
3w-8=382
3w-8=382
Divide 38 by 2.
3w-8=19
3w-8=19
Add 8 to both sides of the equation.
3w=19+8
Add 19 and 8.
3w=27
3w=27
Divide each term in 3w=27 by 3.
3w3=273
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Cancel the common factor.
3w3=273
Divide w by 1.
w=273
w=273
Divide 27 by 3.
w=9
w=9
Solve for w 2(3w-8)=38