Question

solve for y;

2/y+5=-7

....2 over y+5

Answer 1

multiply by y+ 5 on both sides

Answer 2

2=-7y+5...??

Answer 3

2=-7(y + 5)

Answer 4

distribute the -7 so 2=-7y-35

Answer 5

add 35 to both sides
37=-7y divide both sides by -7 to get y

Answer 6

i got -5.3=y

Answer 7

is that right?

Answer 8

yes if you round using decimals...great : )