Question

What should be the first step in solving 13 y − 14 = 42?

Answer 1

The first step should be adding 14 to both sides of the equation.

Explanation:

14 must be added on both sides of the equation to get 13y by itself. The ultimate goal is to get y by itself if we are solving for y.

Once 14 is added on both sides, you'll get:

13y = 56.

Then 13 would be divided from both sides.

y = 4.3