Question

Solve for y=
8y-9=14
y= ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

8y-9=14

bring the 9 to the other side because of which the operator has to change to a plus sign.

8y=14+9=23

23÷8=

`(23)/(8)`

or

`2.875`

Answer 2

subtract the 9 from the left side
8y=23
then divide the 8 by 23
=2.875