Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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: 21

Answer

y=-11

Work Step by Step

Add 6 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable. -6+y=-17 y=-17+6 y=-11 Check the answer. -6+(-11)=-17 -17=-17
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