Question

Which of these is a simplified form of the equation 7y + 8 =9 + 3y + 2y

Answer 1

7y + 8 = 5y + 9
y = 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

2y= 1

Step-by-step explanation:

7y + 8 = 9 + 3y + 2y        

7y + 8 = 9 + 5y                     add variables          

2y + 8 = 9                                 -2 from each side

2y= 1                                      -8 from each side