Question

Solve for y.

–0.8y + 5.49 = –19.86 − 2.3y

y =

Answer 1

`\boxed{y = - 16.9}`

Explanation:

`= > - 0.8y + 5.49 = - 19.86 - 2.3y \\ \\ = > - 0.8y + 2.3y + 5.49 = - 19.86 \\ \\ = > 1.5y + 5.49 = - 19.86 \\ \\ = > 1.5y = - 19.86 - 5.49 \\ \\ = > 1.5y = - 25.35 \\ \\ = > y = - (25.35)/(1.5) \\ \\ = > y = - 16.9`

Answer 2

y = -16.9

Explanation:

→Add 0.8y to both sides:

-0.8y + 5.49 = -19.86 - 2.3y

5.49 = -19.86 - 1.5y

→Add 19.86 to both sides:

25.35 = -1.5y

→Divide both sides by -1.5:

-16.9 = y