Question

289 and y more is 206

Answer 1

Answer:  

Equation translates to 289 + y = 206

it solves to y = -83

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Explanation:

The "and y more" means we are adding y onto 289 to get the expression 289+y. This is set equal to 206 because of the term "is" in the original statement.

Therefore, "289 and y more is 206" translates fully to the equation 289+y = 206

This is the same as saying y+289 = 206

To isolate y, we undo what is happening to it. We are adding 289 to it, so we must subtract 289 from both sides

y+289 = 206

y+289-289 = 206-289

y = -83

So we are adding -83 to 289 to get 206