Question

What value of Y makes the equation true ?

Answer 1

y = -5/2 or -2.5

Explanation:

3y + 4 = -y - 6

add y to both sides

4y + 4 = -6

subtract 4 from both sides

4y + 4 - 4 = - 6 - 4

4y = -6 - 4

4y = -10

divide both sides by 4

4y/4 = -10/4

y = -10/4

y = -5/2 or -2.5