Question

If 17y-24y+13y=210+y, what is the value of y?

Answer 1

17y - 24y + 13y = 210 + y --- combine like terms on the left side
6y = 210 + y -- subtract y from both sides
6y - y = 210
5y = 210
y = 210/5
y = 42

you can even check your answer
6y = 210 + y
6(42) = 210 + 42
252 = 252 (correct)

Answer 2

it says it's incorrect

Answer 3

Is the problem written correctly ?

Answer 4

I checked it and it is written correctly

Answer 5

I am sorry but I do not see a mistake in my calculations

Answer 6

ok well that's ok, can anybody else help me