Question

What is the solution to the following equation?

Answer 1

Hi there! The solution to this equation is y = -17. To solve this equation, distribute -

5+3(−4)=5(+2)−

5+3−12=5(+2)−

Subtract the numbers -

−7+3=5(+2)−

Rearrange terms -

3−7=5(+2)−

Distribute -

3−7=5+10−

Combine like terms -

3−7=4+10

Add 7 to both sides of the equation and simplify -

3−7+7=4+10+7

3=4+17

Subtract 4y from both sides of the equation and simplify -

3−4=4+17−4

-y = 17

Divide both sides of the equation by -1 and simplify -

y = -17

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Answer 2

5+3y-12=5y+10-y
5-12-10=5y-y-3y
-17=y
Answer: y=-17