Question

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of y for the equation 6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23:

Step 1: 6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23
Step 2: 6y − 3y − 5 = 20
Step 3: 3y − 5 = 20

Which of these is most likely the next step?
3y = 4

3y = 15

3y = 25

3y = 5

Answer 1

3y=25

final answer y=25/3

Answer 2

Answer with Step-by-step explanation:

We have to find the value of y for the equation:

6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23:

Step 1: 6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23

Solving the right hand side of the equation gives Step 2

Step 2: 6y − 3y − 5 = 20

combining the terms of y on left hand side gives step 3

Step 3: 3y − 5 = 20

Now, Adding 5 on both sides, we get

3y-5+5=20+5

⇒ 3y=25

Hence, most likely the next step is:

3y=25