Question

3(y-1)+8=11

3y 3+8=11
3y+5=11
3y=6
y = 2
O yes
O no
Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

when solving linear equations we start with the ones in the brackets

then we group alike terms at one side of the equal sign

NB a number moved to the other side either becomes positive or negative

Answer 2

yes

Explanation:

because it is correct?