Chapter 0, Problem 32PFG

To determine

To solve the equation

Answer to Problem 32PFG

Value of w is 18.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Equation is $-\frac{w}{2}=-9$

Calculation:

The given equation is $-\frac{w}{2}=-9$

Multiplying equation by -1,

  $\frac{w}{2}=9$

Multiplying equation by 2,

  $\frac{w}{2}\times 2=9\times 2$

So,

  $w=18$

Hence, value of w is 18.