Question

Enter the value of n so the expression (-y + 5.3) + (7.2y - 9) is equivalent to 6.2y + n.

Answer 1

So first you simplify the expression:

(-y + 5.3) + (7.2y - 9)

-y + 7.2y + 5.3 - 9

6.2y + -3.7

So n would be -3.7.

Final answer: n = -3.7