Question

Solve (y/-6)+5=9
Help please!! Very stuck.

Answer 1

y/-6 + 5 - 5 = 9 - 5 (subtract 5 from BOTH sides)

=> y/-6 = 4

=> (y/-6)(-6) = 4(-6) [multiply both sides by -6 to isolate y)

=> y = -24 (your answer in terms of y alone)