(1/2)y - 1/8 = 7/8
Note, by adding 1/8 to both sides, you end up with 1 on the right side since 7+1/8 = 8/8 = 1!
Therefore, you have (1/2)y = 1.
Now, multiply both sides by 2!
y = 2.
(1/2)y - 1/8 = 7/8
Note, by adding 1/8 to both sides, you end up with 1 on the right side since 7+1/8 = 8/8 = 1!
Therefore, you have (1/2)y = 1.
Now, multiply both sides by 2!
y = 2.