Question

The sum of 24 and 3 times a number y is equal to 56

Answer 1

y=32/3

Explanation:

let the number be y, then

24+3y=56 solve for y, subtract 24 from each side

3y=32 divide each side by 3

y=32/3

Answer 2

Explanation:

24+3y=56 solve for y, subtract 24 from each side

3y=32 divide each side by 3

y=32/3