Question

Solve for y:-

17 + y = -2

Thanks!

Answer 1

Solve for y:-

17 + y = -2
y = ?
Inverse operation:-
-2 - 17 = -19
y ⇒ -19

Check:-

17 + y = -2
y ⇒ -19
17 + -19 = -2
Yes, Correct!

y ⇒ -19

Answer 2

⇒ Solution
1) Subtract 17 from each side
y=−2−17

2) Simplify equation −2−17 to −19
y=−19