Help with a thermodynamics problem, calculate energy transfer?

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Homework Statement



A mass of 5 kg of steam is contained within a piston cylinder assembly. The steam undergoes an expansion from its initial state with e1 = 3000 kJ/kg to its final state with e2 = 2500 kJ/kg. During the process there is a heat transfer of 80 kJ to the steam. Also, a paddle wheel transfers 10 kJ of work to the steam. Calculate the amount of energy transfer by work from the steam on the piston during the process.

Homework Equations



dE = del Q - del W

The Attempt at a Solution



Would this be correct?
W = del Q - dE
= (80kJ + 10kJ) - (2500 kJ/kg - 3000 kJ/kg)
W = 590 kJ

I don't believe this is correct but it's all I have been able to come up with so far. Any guidance is appreciated
 
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I believe you should be solving for delQ