Question

Solve: -5y + 2y - 9 + y = -25. Show work please.

Thank you! ^-^ :)

Answer 1

We're not here to do your homework for you- do you not understand this question, or do you want someone to do it for you so you don't have to?

Answer 2

Or you could just help me work it out. I don't really understand how to do it :/

Answer 3

Also, this question doesn't have an equal sign in it- did you make a typo?

Answer 4

Yeah, it's supposed to be equal xD

Answer 5

Could you type out the question again?

Answer 6

-5y + 2y - 9 + y = -25

Answer 7

Alright. You start by combining all the ys into one term.

Answer 8

So -5y + 2y + y equals...

Answer 9

-5y+2y+y=-2y
-2y-9=-25
-2y=-25+9
-2y=-16
y=16/2
y=8

Answer 10

-3y?

Answer 11

It equals -2y, like cj49 gave you

Answer 12

Ohhhh lol thank you :)

Answer 13

Since they gave you the answer =_=, I'm sure you understand now

Answer 14

Sorry lol if it makes you feel better I'm not gonna remember it in class xD