Question

1.6y – 1.4 = 30
Also, how do I check?

Answer 1

look at the screenshot

Explanation:

Answer 2

y=19.625

Explanation:

1.6y - 1.4 = 30

add 1.4 on both sides

1.6y = 31.4

divide by 1.6 on both sides to isolate y

y=19.625

to check if this is true, plug in 19.625 for y:

1.6(19.625) - 1.4 = 30

31.4 - 1.4 = 30

30 = 30