Question

- 0.5y - 3.25 = 12.38

Solve for y

Answer 1

y = -31.26

Explanation:

- 0.5y - 3.25 = 12.38

add 3.25 to both sides:

- 0.5y - 3.25 + 3.25 = 12.38 + 3.25

- 0.5y = 15.63

divide both sides by -0.5:

-0.5y/- 0.5 = 15.63/- 0.5

y = -31.26