Question

2/3 (30 + 2y) − 5 = 35
(the 2/3 is a fraction)

Answer 1

y=7.5

Explanation:

Step 1) Add five on both sides.

2/3(30+2y)-5+5=35+5

2/3(30+2y)=40

Step 2) Divide by 2/3 on both sides.

30+2y=30*3/2

30+2y=45

Step 3) Subtract 30 on both sides.

30+2y-30=45-30

2y=15

Step 4) Divide by two on both sides.

y=15/2

y=7.5

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

Distribute the 2/3

`(2)/(3)`
`((30)/(1))` +
`(2)/(3)`
`((2y)/(1))` - 5 = 35

20 +
`(4y)/(3)` - 5 = 35

15 +
`(4y)/(3)` = 35 Multiply all the way through by 3

45 + 4y = 105 Subtract 45 from both sides

4y = 60 Divide both sides by 4

y = 15