Answer
-77 kJ
Work Step by Step
As heat is absorbed, $q$ is taken as positive.
As work is done by the system, $w$ is taken as negative.
$\Delta E=q+w= 115\,J+(-77\,kJ)$
$=0.115\,kJ-77\,kJ$
$=-77\,kJ$
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