Question

What is the step by step equation to solve 5 (y + 2/5) = -13

Answer 1

5( y + 2/5) = -13

Distribute the 5 by multiplying the 5 by each term inside the set of parentheses:

5y + 2 = -13

Subtract 2 from both sides:

5y = -15

Divide both sides by 5:

Y = 3

The answer is y = 3