How do you solve and check your solution given #y+3.5=14.9#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-04-10T05:18:58

#y=11.4#

Given: #y+3.5=14.9#

Subtract #3.5# from both sides:

#y=14.9-3.5=11.4#

To check, substitute #y=11.4# into the #given# equation:

#y+3.5=14.9#

#11.4+3.5=14.9#

#14.9=14.9#