Question

8y+14=3y+49 solve as equations

Answer 1

8y+14=3y+49

8y-3y+14=3y-3y+49

5y+14=49

5y+14-14=49-14

5y=35

Divide by 5

5y/5=35/5

y=7

Check answer by using substitution method

8(7)+14=3(7)+49

70=70

Answer is y=7

Answer 2

Explanation:

8y+14=3y+49

-3y . -3y

5y+14=49

-14 -14

5y=35 divide both sides by 5

y=7