Question

1. Solve the following:
a. 3y + 7 = 8y - 19

Answer 1

y= 26/5

Explanation:

3y + 7 = 8y - 19

-7 -7

3y = 8y - 26

-8y -8y

-5y= -26

y= 26/5

Answer 2

`3y + 7 = 8y - 19`

`3y - 8y + 7 = - 19`

`3y - 8y = - 19 - 7`

`- 5y = - 26`

`y = (26)/(5)`