Question

11) Solve the multiplication equation. Check your answer.
39 = 13y what does y equal?

Answer 1

y = 3

Explanation:

39 = 13y

y = 3 (explanation: by dividing 13)

Check answer:

39 = 13(3)

39 = 39

Answer 2

y = 3

Explanation:

39 = 13y

Divide each side by 13

39/13 = 13y/13

3 = y

Check

39 = 13*3

39 = 39

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