natelit44 natelit44

11-11-2016
Mathematics

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What is being done to the variable in the equation y + 8.5 = 17.2?

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11-11-2016

The number 8.5 is being added.

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itsteatime itsteatime

11-11-2016

You're solving for "y", aren't you?

If that's the case, then subtract 8.5 from both sides (8.5-8.5 & 17.2-8.5)
You should end up with "y= 8.7"

So, y= 8.7

Hope this helped!

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