\(-6 = -\frac1{w+5}\)
Multiply both sides of the equation by (w + 5) .
-6(w + 5) = -1
Divide both sides of the equation by -6 .
w + 5 = 1/6
Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.
w = 1/6 - 5
Get a common denominator and combine the fractions.
w = 1/6 - 30/6 = -29/6