Question

Six times the sum of a number and 9 equals 5.
Use variable y for unknown number.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = $-8 \frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Six times the sum of a number and 9 equals 5.

6(y+9)=5

6y + 54 = 5

6y = -49

y = $-8 \frac{1}{6}$