Question

View the work below. Explain in words whether Matthew's work is correct. If not correct, show the correct way to solve the problem.

y + 8 = 15

y = 15 + 8

y = 23

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Answer 1

y = 7

Explanation:

Matthew should have subtracted 8 from both sides of the equation. Instead he has subtracted 8 from the left side and added 8 to the right side.

The correct way to solve this problem is:

y + 8 = 15

subtract 8 from both sides: y + 8 - 8 = 15 - 8

y = 7