Solve the equation 1/2y - 21/4= -35/4 for y
Now: Identify the sequence of operations in the problem.
1/2y - 21/4= -35/4 for y
Add 21/4 to both sides
(1/2)y = -35/4 + 21/4
Simplify
(1/2)y = -14/ 4
(1/2)y = - 7/ 2
Multiply both sides by 2
y = -7