Question

Which value for y makes the sentence true? 8 - y = 9 - 3

Answer 1

y=2

Explanation:

8 - y = 9 - 3

Combine like terms

8 - y = 6

Subtract 8 from each side

8-8 - y = 6-8

-y = -2

Multiply each side by -1

-1 * -y = -2 *-1

y =2