Answer
y=-12
Work Step by Step
Add 5 to both sides to isolate the variable.
-17=y-5
-17+5=y
-12=y
y=-12
Check the answer.
-17=(-12)-5
-17=-17
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 2.1 - The Addition Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 120: 17
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