Question

Which of these is a simplified form of the equation 7y + 8 =9 + 3y + 2y

Answer 1

7y + 8 = 5y + 9
y = 1/2

Answer 2

2y= 1

Explanation:

7y + 8 = 9 + 3y + 2y

7y + 8 = 9 + 5y add variables

2y + 8 = 9 -2 from each side

2y= 1 -8 from each side