Question

What is the value of y in the equation 9 + y = 8?


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–1

Answer 1

Okay so smplify both sides of the equation.
y+9=8
then subtract 9 from both sides.
y+9−9=8−9
and that would be your answer
y=−1

Answer 2

thank you! that was my first choice but just wanted to make sure :) do you mind helping me with one more?

Answer 3

An easier way is to isolate \(y\). You would do this by subtracting 9 from both sides and you would get \(y = -1\) :)

Answer 4

Surely u can ;)
make a new post also

Answer 5

oh ok ill make a new post my bad :')

Answer 6

it's alright xP