SOLUTION: Solve 4y-2=-8+9y. a.5/6 b. 2 c.-2 1/2 d. 1 1/5

Question 119200: Solve

4y-2=-8+9y.

a.5/6
b. 2
c.-2 1/2
d. 1 1/5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Add 2 to both sides

Subtract 9y from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -5 to isolate y

Reduce

Now convert the improper fraction into a mixed fraction

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

So the answer is D)

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