Question

7/8y + 1/2 = 1 1/5

Solve for y.

Answer 1

y = 4/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

7/8y + 1/2 = 1 1/5

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Convert to improper fraction: 7/8y + 1/2 = 6/5
2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 1/2 on both sides: 7/8y = 7/10
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 7/8 on both sides: y = 4/5