Question

What is the solution to −9+12y=−5y?

Answer 1

0.529

Explanation:

-9+12y=-5y

substract by 12y both side

-9+12y-12y=-5y-12y

-9=-17y divide by -17 both sides

-9/-17=-17y/-17

0.529=y

Answer 2

9/17

Explanation:

Add 5y to both sides to get -9 + 17y. Then add 9 to both sides which leaves 17y = 9. Then divide both sides by 17 to get 9/17.