Question

5y + 1 = 31 what’s the solution of y

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

5y means 5 multiplied by something. 5y + 1 equals 31. So 5 multiplied by 6 equals 30 + 1 = 31, which is the given answer.

Answer 2

y = 6

Explanation:

5y + 1 = 31

Subtract 1 from each side

5y + 1-1 = 31-1

5y = 30

Divide by 5

5y/5 = 30/5

y = 6