Question

5.
What is the solution of -17 = -2y + 13 – 8y?

Answer 1

y = 3

Explanation:

- 17 = - 2y + 13 - 8y

- 10y + 13 = - 17

- 10y + 13 - 13 = - 17 - 13

- 10y = - 30

- 10y ÷ - 10 = - 30 ÷ - 10

y = 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

-17 = -2y + 13 - 8y

-17 = -10y + 13

-30 = -10y

3 = y

y = 3