Question

Which shows the correct method for solving the equation below?
1/3 (y-9) =3

Answer 1

`y=18`

Explanation:

we have

`(1)/(3)(y-9)=3`

Multiply by
`3` both sides

`3*((1)/(3)(y-9))=3*3`

`(y-9)=9`

Adds
`9` both sides

`(y-9)+9=9+9`

`y=18`