Question

determine the value of variable “y” in 5(y-9) +6y = 8(y-9)-10.

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{-37}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

5(y - 9) + 6y = 8(y - 9) - 10

5y - 45 + 6y = 8y - 72 - 10

5y + 6y - 8y = -72 - 10 + 45

3y = -37

y = $\frac{-37}{3}$

y = -12.33333