Hi,
there are two ways to solve this question
Strategy 1): Divide both sides of the equation by 23
{(128–y) x 23}/23 = 2346/23
Simplify: 128–y = 102
Therefore, y=26
Strategy 2): Expand the left side of the equation
(128–y) x 23 = 2944–23y = 2346
Simplify: –23y=2346–2944
Simplify: –23y=–598
Therefore, when both sides are divided by –23,
y=26
I hope this helps you :)
+122 Answer: \(y=26\)
Steps:
\(\left(128-y\right)\cdot \:23=2346\)
Divide both sides by 23
\(\frac{\left(128-y\right)\cdot \:23}{23}=\frac{2346}{23}\)
Simplify
\(128-y=102\)
Subtract 128 from both sides
\(128-y-128=102-128\)
Simplify
\(-y=-26\)
Divide both sides by \(-1\)
\(\frac{-y}{-1}=\frac{-26}{-1}\)
Simplify
\(y=26\)
I hope you read the steps, and not just the solution!
