Question

Is the equation conditional, an identity, or a contradiction? y - 11 + 3y = 6y + 4

Answer 1

The equation is a conditional.

y = 7.5

Explanation:

y - 11 + 3y = 6y + 4

4y - 11 = 6y + 4

4y - 4y - 11 = 6y - 4y + 4

- 11 = 2y + 4

- 11 - 4 = 2y + 4 - 4

2y = - 15

2y ÷ 2 = - 15 ÷ 2

y = - 7.5