Question

How to solve 15y + 31 = 61

Answer 1

begin with 15y=31=61

subtract 31 from 61 and 31

next 31-31 cancel out and then you'll end up having 15y= 30

then divide 30 by 15
your answer will end up being y= 2

Answer 2

subtract 31 from 61 to get
15y= 30
divide 30 by 15 to get
y= 2