Question

If 1/4x +2y= 11/4
and - 6y - x = 7, what is
half of y?

Answer 1

y/2 = 4.5

Explanation:

1/4x + 2y = 11/4

distribute by 4 to eliminate fractions

x + 8y = 11

+ -x - 6y = 7

2y = 18

y = 9

half of 9 = 4 1/2