3 years ago

What is being done to the variable in the equation y + 8.5 = 17.2?

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8 0

You're solving for "y", aren't you?

If that's the case, then subtract 8.5 from both sides (8.5-8.5 & 17.2-8.5)
You should end up with "y= 8.7"

So, y= 8.7

Hope this helped!

olganol [36]3 years ago

3 0

<span>The number 8.5 is being added. </span>

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