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

2 answers:

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

The number 8.5 is being added.

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General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
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Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinates (x, y)

Algebra II

Distance Formula: $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}$

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Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (2, 1)

Point (6, 7)

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[√Radical] Evaluate exponents: $\displaystyle d = \sqrt{16 + 36}$
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