Question

Solve the equation and check your solution. (If all real numbers are solutions, enter REALS. If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)

5y + 1 = 8y − 5 + 2y

Answer 1

y=6/5 or 1 1/5

Explanation:

combine like terms

5y+1= 10y-5

subtract 5y from both sides

1=5y-5

add 5 to both sides

6=5y

divide by 5 on both sides

6/5=y