Answer
y=30
Work Step by Step
0.92y+2=y-0.4
100(0.92y+2)=100(y-0.4)
92y+200=100y-40
200=100y-92y-40
200=8y-40
200+40=8y
240=8y
240$\div$8=y
30=y
y=30
Check the answer.
0.92(30)+2=(30)-0.4
27.6+2=29.6
29.6=29.6
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 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 142: 49
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