Question

Solve the equation for y: 2x + 3(y + 9) = 17.

Answer 1

first multiply 3 times y+9 using distitributive property

Answer 2

after that move the 2x to the other side by subtracting 2x form both sides

Answer 3

at the end just devide by 3 to get the y by it self and ur done

Answer 4

so what should be the final answer

Answer 5

well i basically give u the final answer when i told u the exact steps

plz do it first and show me that u understand what i stated above

Answer 6

i did it i just wanna make sure that i did it right i got y = 5-2x

Answer 7

ok let me check

Answer 8

no that is not right

Answer 9

well than what is

Answer 10

y=-2x/3 -10/3

Answer 11

by the way there is supposed to be a step between my first and my second comment

it is this

then moove the 27 to the other side by subtracting 27 form both sides

Answer 12

@crhoades96 did u get the answer and how i got to it ?

Answer 13

2x+3y+18=17
-18 both side
2x+3y=-1
3y=-1+2x

Answer 14

@lovemie ur first step is wrong

3 times 9 is not 18 it is 27 that is the same mistake i did before

Answer 15

omg yeah it's 27

Answer 16

there really is no need to distribute the 3 thru; its harmless, but unnecessary