Question

Solve the following equation below. Show each step and check your work.
72y - 126 = 522 + 144

Answer 1

Answer: y = 11

Explanation:

Our problem: 72y - 126 = 522 + 144

1. Simplify 552 + 144 to 666

72y - 126 = 666

2. Add 126 to both sides

72y = 666 + 126

3. Simplify 666 + 126 to 792

72y = 792

4. Divide both sides by 72

y =
`(792)/(72)`

5. Simplify
`(792)/(72)` to 11

y = 11