Question

How do you solve `11=-16+y`?

Answer 1

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

Add `color(red)(16)` to each side of the equation to solve for `y` while keeping the equation balanced:

`color(red)(16) + 11 = color(red)(16) - 16 + y`

`27 = 0 + y`

`27 = y`

`y = 27`