Question

Solve for y. 7(31−y)=98 Enter your answer in the box. y =

Answer 1

y=17

7(31-y)=98

expand the brackets 217-7y=98

+7y so the y is positive like the question wants

217=98+7y

-98 so y is on its own

118=7y

÷7 so we have the value of one y

y=17