SOLUTION: algebraic expression, let y be the number some number plus -25 is equal to the number divided by -18 What is the number? Translate"some number plus -25" and translate "t

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Question 669319: algebraic expression, let y be the number
some number plus -25 is equal to the number divided by -18
What is the number?
Translate"some number plus -25"
and translate "the number divided by -18"

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y + -25 =
...
Multiply the entire equation by -18
-18y + 450 = y
...
Combine like terms
-18y - y = -450
-19y = -450
...
Divide both sides by -19
= 23
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