SOLUTION: In solving -3y+14=98, Paula instructed her CAS to divide both sides by -3. a. What result did she get?

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Question 105869: In solving -3y+14=98, Paula instructed her CAS to divide both sides by -3.

a. What result did she get?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3y+14=98
y-(14/3)= -98/3
y=14/3-98/3 add 14/3 to both sides
y= -84/3
y= -28
Check:
-28*-3+14=98
84+14=98 true
Ed