5y+5=-2 find y

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on Nov 24, 2024 at 1:25 am



You asked:

Solve the equation \[5 y + 5 = -2\] for the unknown \(y\).

MathBot Answer:

The solution is: \[y = - \frac{7}{5} = -1.4\]


\[\begin{aligned}5 y + 5 &= -2\\5 y &= -7\\y &= - \frac{7}{5}\end{aligned}\]