Question

What is the answer for 5 more than a number y is -2

Answer 1

y + 5 = -2               Mathematical equation that represents this problem.

y = -7                     Subtract 5 from each side.

Answer: y = -7

Answer 2

try using 'let statements' to start this problem of.

let y = 5 more than -2

now, let's make an equation.

5+y= -2

then,just solve for y by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation.

y=-7
as a final step, you just need to check.
5+y= -2

5+-7= -2
-2=-2 ✔