Question

11y = 2y + 45 solve for y.

Answer 1

y = 5

Explanation:

Solving the equation for y means finding the value of that variable that makes the equality true.

11y = 2y + 45

Subtract 2y from both sides.

11y - 2y = 45

9y = 45

Divide both sides by 9.

y = 5

Answer 2

`y=5`

Explanation:

`11y=2y+45`

Start by subtracting
`2y` from both sides of the equation:

`9y=45`

Divide by the coefficient of
`y`, which is
`9`:

`y=5`

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Check your work by substituting the solved
`y` value (
`5`):

`11(5)=2(5)+45`

`55=10+45`

`55=55`

Since both sides of the equation are equal, our answer is correct!