Question

The equation 2y + 5 = 9 is only true when


a} y = 4 b} y = 14 c} y = 2 d} 7 = 7

Answer 1

c

Explanation:

Let's find the value of 'y' that makes this true

2y + 5 = 9 subtract 5 from both ides of the equation

2y + 5 - 5 = 9 -5

2y = 4 Now divide both sides by 2

y = 2