Question

What is the answer to 5 (y-10) = -5

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

5(y-10)=5

divide both sides by 5

50-5=45

45 divided by 5 is 9

Answer 2

5(y-10)=-5

5y-50=-5

5y=45

y=9

Explanation:

distribute

add 50 to the other side and undo it from its original side

get the variable by itself by dividing 5 on both sides

then you have your answer

I hope this helps!