Question

8y + 36/9 = 44

solve for y.

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

1. Rewrite the equation:

8y + 36 / 9 = 44

2. Divide 36 by 9:

8y + 36 / 9 = 44 ---> 8y + 4 = 44

3. Subtract both sides by 4:

8y + 4 = 44 ---> 8y = 40

4. Divide both sides by 8:

8y = 40 ---> y = 5

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

8y + 36/9 = 44

Simplify the fraction 36/9=4

Isolate y

8y=44-4

8y/8=40/8

y=5