Question

How to solve for 1/3(y-9)=3

Answer 1

The answer is:

y = 18

Work/explanation:

To solve further, I am going to distribute 1/3:

`\sf{(1)/(3)(y-9)=3}`

`\sf{(1)/(3)y-3=3}`

Because, 1/3 times -9 is -3.

Now, add 3 on each side:

`\sf{(1)/(3)y=6}`

Finally, multiply each side by 3 to clear the fraction:

`\sf{y=6*3}`

`\sf{y=18}`

Hence, y = 18.

`\rule{350}{4}`

Answer 2

y = 18

Explanation:

1/3(y-9)=3

Multiply each side by 3.

3* 1/3(y-9)=3*3

y-9 = 9

Add 9 to each side.

y-9+9 = 9+9

y = 18