Question

Solve for y.
4.4 = 16.9 - 5y

Answer 1

y=​2.5

Explanation:

4.4=16.9−5y

Switch sides

16.9−5y=4.4

Subtract 16.9 from both sides

16.9−5y−16.9=4.4−16.9

Simplify

−5y=−12.5

Divide both sides by −5

−5y/−5 =−12.5​/−5

y=​2.5