Question

What is the value of y in the equation 9 + y = 8?

72
17
1
−1

Answer 1

y = -1

Explanation:

This is a one-step equation. All you have to do is subtract the 9 from the left side to move it to the right side. This would give you an answer of y = -1.

Answer 2

y = -1

Get the variable on one side of the equation...

9 + y = 8

9 + y - 9 = 8 - 9

y = -1