Question

how can I solve "11 equals -16 + y" in steps

Answer 1

11=-16 + y
-y -y ~1:subtract y from both sides
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-y + 11=-16 ~this should be your equation
-11= -11 ~2: subtract 11 from both sides
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y= -27
or if there is an x next to the 16 then the answer is y=-16x - 11