Question

Solve for y: 5-3y - 8y = 121 *

Answer 1

y= 10.5 , subtract 5 from 121, add -3y & -8y together, then divide by -11y to get your answer.

Answer 2

y= -116/11

Explanation:

5-3y-8y=121

5-11y=121

5-5-11y=121-5

-11y=116

-11y/-11=116/-11

y= -116/11