Question

Solve for y.
y – (–19) = 25
a. –44
b. –6
c. 6
d. 44

Answer 1

y - (-19) = 25

First, simplify your brackets. / Your problem should look like:
`y + 19 = 25`
Second, subtract 19 from both sides. / Your problem should look like:
`y = 25 - 19`
Third, subtract 25 - 19 to get 6. / Your problem should look like:
`y = 6`

Answer: C) y = 6