How do you solve 4(y-3)=48?

2 Answers
mason m
Jun 15, 2017

y=15

Explanation:

First, divide both sides of the equation by 4. You could also start by distributing the 4 into the parentheses but that will only make this problem take more time.

y-3=48/4=12

Add 3 to both sides.

y=15

Jim G.
Jun 15, 2017

y=15

Explanation:

"divide both sides of the equation by 4"

4/4(y-3)=48/4

rArry-3=12

"add 3 to both sides"

ycancel(-3)cancel(+3)=12+3

rArry=15

color(blue)"As a check"

4(15-3)=4xx12=48=" right side"

rArry=15" is the solution"

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