Question

i am in 7th grade and i need help with algebra? my math comprehension is not to good!!! can someone please show me how to solve 5y-6=8y+6 ytankyou

Answer 1

5y-6=8y+6

First, let's add six to each side:
5y-6=8y+6
+6 +6
this gives
5y=8y+6+6
simplified to
5y=8y+12
subtract 8y both sides
5y=8y+12
-8y -8y
5y-8y=12
-3y=12
divide both sides by -3
\[\frac{-3y}{-3}=\frac{12}{-3}\]
\[y=\frac{12}{-3} = -4\]

Here you go, hope this helps some :)

Answer 2

So, in conclusion, y = -4

Answer 3

thank you

Answer 4

welcome ;)

Answer 5

would the answer for 4a-10=3a-1 be a=9

Answer 6

yes, I posted that one in the other post :)
http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/4f6b884ae4b014cf77c84c0f