Question

What does it mean to solve an equation
1.4y = 3.5

Answer 1

2.5

Explanation:

1.4 y=3.5

y=3.5/1.4

y=2.5

Answer 2

y =2.5

Explanation:

1.4y = 3.5

Divide each side by 1.4 to isolate y

1.4y /1.4 = 3.5/1.4

y =2.5