Question

Solving 2- Step Equations with Like Terms and Distribute Property: How do you solve this?

Answer 1

Hi there! The answer is y = -2

$- 25 = 7y - 3 + 4y$

First we collect terms.
$- 25 = 11y - 3$

Now we add 3 to both sides of the equation.
$- 22 = 11y$

Finally we divide both sides by 11.
$y = - 22 \div 11 = - 2$

Hence, the answer is y = - 2