Question

What is the solution of each equation? Check your answer.

a. m - 8 = -14 & b. 1/2 = y - 3/2

Answer 1

a. -6

Explanation:

m - 8 = -14

or, m = -14 + 8

Therefore, m = -6

Answer 2

a. m = -6

b. y = 2

Explanation:

a. m - 8 = -14

m = -14 + 8

m = -6

b. 1/2 - y = 3/2

y = 1/2 + 3/2

y = 4/2

y = 2

Hope this helped!