Find the value of y. y-62=-86

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-24

Step-by-step explanation:

y-62 = - 86

Put like terms together and make y the subject. Carry over the - 62 to the - 86.

y = - 86+62

y = - 24

y = - 24:1

y = - 24

To find out if the answer was correct:

Replace the y with the - 24 in brackets.

(-24) - 62 = - 86

You get back the result of the - 86. This means that the answer is correct.