Question

Find the value of y. y-62=-86

solve and show how you got the answer

Answer 1

-24

Explanation:

y-62= -86

Put like terms together and make y the subject. Carry over the -62 to the -86.

y= -86+62

y= -24

y= -24÷1

y= -24

To find out if the answer was correct:

Replace the y with the -24 in brackets.

(-24)-62= -86

You get back the result of the -86. This means that the answer is correct.