Question

Solve the equation. 0.6(y 3) = 4.8
a. 5
b. 3
c. 13
d. 1.8

Answer 1

remember, you can do anything to an equation as long as you do it to both sides

0.6(y+3)=4.8
divide both sides by 0.6
y+3=8
minus 3 both sides
y=5

answer is A. 5

Answer 2

0,6(y + 3)= 4,8
6y + 18 =48
6y = 30
y = 5