Question

Complete the process of solving the equation.

Fill in the missing term on each line. Simplify any fractions.
5(y + 1) = 5
y + 1 =
Divide both sides by 5
Subtract 1 from both sides

Answer 1

Explanation:

5(y + 1) = 5

Divide both sides by 5

=> 5(y + 1)/5 = 5/5

=> y + 1 = 1 [ 5 in numerator and 5 in denominator cancel]

Subtract 1 from both sides

y + 1 -1 = 1 - 1

y + 0 = 0

=> y = 0