Question

If y+3y+5y=−18
y
+
3
y
+
5
y
=
−
18
, then what is the value of y
y
?

Answer 1

Answer:

y=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

y+3y+5y=−18

Combine like terms

9y = -18

Divide each side by 9

9y/9 = -18/9

y = -2