Question

What does 2y plus 5 equal

Answer 1

`-(5)/(2)` or -2.5

Explanation:

1)
`2y + 5 = 0`

2) Move 5 over to the other side by subtracting

`2y = -5`

3) Divide both sides by 2 so y is alone

`y = -(5)/(2)`