Question

How do I solve for y is 230=55-y

Answer 1

-175

Explanation:

230 = 55-y

230 - 55=-y

175= - y

y= -175

Just move the numbers to one side and variables to the other

Answer 2

-175 =y

Explanation:

230=55-y

We want to isolate y

Subtract 55 from each side

230-55 = 55-55-y

175 = -y

Multiply each side by -1

-1*175 = -y*-1

-175 =y