Question

The sum of 3y and 5 is 47

Answer 1

3y + 5 = 47

Subtract the 5 so you have 3y on the left side and move it to the other side.

Now it’s:

3y = 47-5

3y = 42

Now, divide 3y by 3, so we get y by itself. Do the same thing to the other side.

y = 14