Question

Eight y minus three equals six y plus seventeen

Answer 1

y = 10

Explanation:

8y - 3 = 6y + 17

Subtract 6y from both sides

8y−3−6y=6y+17−6y

2y−3=17

Add 3 to both sides

2y−3+3=17+3

2y=20

Divide both sides by 2

2y/2 = 20/2

y=10

Answer 2

y=10

Explanation:

8y-3=6y+17

-6y -6y

2y-3=17

+3 +3

2y=20

÷2 ÷2

y=10