Question

Solve y over negative 2 + 5 = 13.

-16

16

-36

36

Answer 1

can u draw the equation

Answer 2

hold on a sec

Answer 3

sorry for that line I did not mean to draw it

Answer 4

what do you think the first step would be

Answer 5

Well I think that you would have to simplify the fraction I just don't really know how

Answer 6

no first you should make the numbers (constants) in a side and the Y (variables) in the othe side of the "equal" sign
now try to do this

Answer 7

how do I do that?

Answer 8

well how do you think you can isolate y

Answer 9

I don't know. sorry I am really bad at this

Answer 10

what about the 5. how can u move it to the other side

Answer 11

by adding it to both sides?

Answer 12

no sorry I meant subtracting it

Answer 13

good! do that. tell me what the new equation looks like now

Answer 14

yes do it what do you get ?

Answer 15

I got y/-2 =8

Answer 16

thats right
now eliminate the denominator (-2) to isolate y

Answer 17

good! so what is teh opposite of division

Answer 18

multiplication

Answer 19

good so do you see any form of division here

Answer 20

well would we multiply -2 on both sides?

Answer 21

good!
now tell me what the euqation looks like right now

Answer 22

y=-16

Answer 23

that is the answer then ;)

Answer 24

Thank you guys for helping me understand this I think I got it but, I am confused on another one I have.

Answer 25

never mind I think I can do this one if I need help I will come back here again thanks!

Answer 26

anytime