Question

After substituting, what is the first step when evaluating

4y+9
____
7 when Y = 87

Answer 1

The "first step" is the multiplication of 4 and 87

Explanation:

I'll assume that you actually meant 4y + 97. If you substitute 87 for y, you get 4(87) + 97. The "first step" is the multiplication of 4 and 87:

348 + 97, or

445