Solve for y 3x+11y=-5

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$\displaystyle 3x+11y=-5\quad\Big| -3x\\\\11y=-5-3x\quad\Big|:11\\\\y= -\frac{5+3x}{11}$

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Answer:

The total change in water level over the past 2 years is $\displaystyle -4 \frac{1}{6}$ .

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Fractions

Numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Year 1 water change: $\displaystyle -2 \frac{1}{3}$

Year 2 water change: $\displaystyle -1 \frac{5}{6}$

Step 2: Find Total Water Change

[Set up] Add yearly water changes: $\displaystyle -2 \frac{1}{3} + -1 \frac{5}{6}$
[Fractions] Convert to improper: $\displaystyle \frac{-7}{3} - \frac{11}{6}$
[Fraction] Rewrite [LCM]: $\displaystyle \frac{-14}{6} - \frac{11}{6}$
[Order of Operations] Subtract: $\displaystyle \frac{-25}{6}$
[Fraction] Convert to proper: $\displaystyle -4 \frac{1}{6}$