12 decreased by 2 times a number W is Equal to 8 less then 3 times w

Question

I need help 

 

Answer 1

If you're trying to find w you just have to combine like terms.

 

12-2w=3w-8

12+8=3w+2w

20=5w

Now devide both sides by 5 to solve for w

You should get 4=w

 

Answer 2

The reason that you "need help" appears to me to be that you are not willing to learn the basics.

 

12 - 2W = ww - 8    that's a direct translation of what was written... Take Charge of Your Learning BY STUDYING.

 

P.S. the phrase should be less than, not less THEN