Solve the inequality for W:

5W - 23 < - 3 (3 - 4W)

5w-23<-3 (3-4w)

Simplify both sides of the inequality.

5w-23<12w-9

Subtract 12w from both sides.

5w-23-12w<12w-9-12w

-7w-23<-9

Add 23 to both sides.

-7w-23+23<-9+23

-7w<14

Divide both sides by - 7.

-7w/-7 < 14/-7

w > - 2