Question

How do you solve -10+2y=7

Answer 1

y =
`(17)/(2)`

Explanation:

-10 + 2y = 7

Add 10 to both sides of the equation

2y = 7 + 10

Add 7 and 10

2y = 17

divide each term in 2y=17 by 2

`(2y )/(2) = (17)/(2)`

Divide y by 7

y =
`(17)/(2)`

Hope this helps