Question

Please help, 5 (y + 2/5) = -13. Y=?

Answer 1

y = -3

Explanation:

5y + 10/5 = -13 (distribute 5)

5y + 2 = -13 (simplify fraction)

5y = -15 (subtract 2 from both sides)

y = = -3 (divide 5 from both sides)

Checked worked:

5 ([-3] +2/5)

-15 + 10/5

-15 + 2 = -13

y = -3