Question

What is the solution set of the given equation?

4y - 6y + 9y = -2
whats the answer

Answer 1

i would say y = -0.2857142857 if my calculator is right then that is the right awnser

Answer 2

reember you can do anything to an equaiton as long as you do it it both sides

get y by itself

first simplify

4y-6y+9y=-2
add like terms
4-6+9=-2+9=7
7y=-2
divideboth sides by 7
y=-2/7