Question

5. Solve the equation. Show your work. Check your answer.
4y + 5 = – 31

Answer 1

first u have to subtract 5 from both side

Answer 2

4y + 5 = – 31

4Y=-3-5
4Y=-36/4
=-9
I have this but the teacher said I need to check my work. Iam confused

Answer 3

subtract ( +5 ) to get 0. So 5-5 is 0, cross it out and the -31 minus 5

Answer 4

@dwatts158 you did a mistake that is not 3 its 31

Answer 5

that is correct tho

Answer 6

4Y=-31-5 4Y=-36/4 =-9

Answer 7

there you go :)

Answer 8

Yeah place -9 into the problem, that is correct :D

Answer 9

Thats how i check my work

Answer 10

Good grief... I feel so stupid . lol thanks

Answer 11

nope don't feel that :) O_O

Answer 12

Yeah, dont feel like that. Most people take longer to understand a question like that xD

Answer 13

Thank you Nnesha, that is my first medals :D and Dwatts

Answer 14

And me :P

Answer 15

Yes xD

Answer 16

you deserve it :)
bec you explained very well instead giving direct answer :)