I have a question I can't solve

2w-5 (w+1) = 3w+1

What does W =

2w - 5 (w+1) = 3w + 1

The first step here is to distribute the - 5 to everything inside the parentheses.

2w - 5w - 5 = 3w + 1

Now combine like terms on the left side.

-3w - 5 = 3w + 1

Add 3 to both sides.

-5 = 6w + 1

Subtract 1 from both sides.

-6 = 6w

Divide both sides by 6.

-1 = w

So the answer is:

w = - 1