Solve for w 47=w-(-8)

$47 = w - (- 8)$

Rewrite the equation as $w - (- 8) = 47$ .

$w - (- 8) = 47$

Multiply $- 1$ by $- 8$ .

$w + 8 = 47$

Move all terms not containing $w$ to the right side of the equation.

Subtract $8$ from both sides of the equation.

$w = 47 - 8$

Subtract $8$ from $47$ .

$w = 39$