How do you solve #19- 2y = 8#?

1 Answer
Mar 20, 2018

#y= 11/2#

Explanation:

firstly add #2y# to both sides of the equation so you get

#19 =8 + 2y#

Then minus #8# from both sides

#19 - 8 = 2y#

#11 = 2y#

Make #y# the subject of the formula by dividing both sides by #2#

#11/2 = y#