Question

Solve.

5y - 10 = -25

Answer 1

y= -3

Explanation:

STEP 1: Pull out like factors : 5y + 15 = 5 • (y + 3)

STEP 2:Solve : 5 = 0

STEP 3:Solve : y+3 = 0

STEP 4:Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation :

y = -3

Answer 2

5y - 10 = -25
5y = -25+10
5y=-15
y= -15/5
y=-3