Question

The midpoint between y and 33 is -7. Find y

Answer 1

y = -47

Explanation:

To find the midpoint of two points, add them together and divide by 2

(y+33)/2 = -7

To find y, multiply each side by 2

(y+33)/2 *2 = -7*2

y+33 = -14

Subtract 33 from each side

y+33-33 = -14-33

y = -47