Question #b68a0

1 Answer
Sep 25, 2017

y=-2

Explanation:

5+ -7y=19

5 increased = 5
Product or a number, y, and -7 = -7y
The same as 19 = =19

Solve for y

5+ -7y=19 could be rewritten as -7y + 5=19

Subtract 5 on both sides
-7y + 5 -5 =19 -5

-7y =14

Divide -7 on both sides
-7y/-7=14/-7

Since positive divided by negative is negative, here is the answer:
y=-2