Question

15 = 6y + 5 - 8y What is the value of y?

Answer 1

y=−5

Explanation:

15=6y+5−8y

⟹15−5=−2y

⟹10=−2y

⟹−210=y

⟹−5=y

⟹y=−5

Answer 2

`~~~~~~15=6y+5-8y\\\\\implies 15-5=-2y\\\\\implies 10 = -2y\\\\\implies -\frac{10}2 = y\\\\\implies -5 = y\\\\\implies y = -5`