Question

Solve the equation for y

5 ( y + 1 ) = 30

y = ??

Answer 1

The answer for the following problem is 5

Answer 2

Hi again :)

5(y + 1) = 30
Once again, use the distributive property
(5)(y) + (5)(1) = 30
5y + 5 = 30
Add -5 to both sides
5y + 5 - 5 = 30 - 5
5y = 25
Divide both sides by 5
5y/5 = 25/5
y = 5

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