Question

Solve the equation
48= y + 5y ​

Answer 1

48=y+5y

pretend that there is a 1 in front for the y

48=1y+5y

add the like terms first

1y+5y=6y

48=6y

divide both sides by 6 to get y by itself

48/6=6y/6

8=y

answer:

y=8

Answer 2

y = 8

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

48 = y + 5y

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Combine like terms: 48 = 6y
2. Divide 6 on both sides: 8 = y
3. Rewrite: y = 8

Step 3: Check

Plug in y into the original equation to verify it is a solution.

1. Substitute in y: 48 = 8 + 5(8)
2. Multiply: 48 = 8 + 40
3. Add: 48 = 48

Here we see that 48 does indeed equal 48.

∴ y = 8 is a solution of the equation.