Answer
y= -3
Work Step by Step
-3y-2=-5-4y
First add 2 to both sides.
-3y=-5+2-4y
-3y=-3-4y
Then add 4y to both sides.
-3y+4y=-3
y= -3
Check the answer.
-3(-3)-2=-5-4(-3)
9-2=-5-(-12)
7=-5+12
7=7
Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)
by Blitzer, Robert F.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13417-805-9
Chapter 2 - Section 2.2 - The Multiplication Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 130: 54
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