Question

Help me find the value of y.

Please show the steps you followed.
3(y - 0.5) = 2 (y + 1) + 4.5

Answer 1

3 (y - 0.5) = 2 (y + 1) + 4.5 Distribute the 3 into (y + 0.5)

3y - 1.5 = 2 (y + 1) + 4.5 Distribute the 2 into (y + 1)

3y - 1.5 = 2y + 2 + 4.5 Combine like terms (2 and 4.5)

3y - 1.5 = 2y + 6.5 Add 1.5 to both sides

3y = 2y + 8 Subtract 2y from both sides

y = 8