How do you solve #\frac { y } { 5} + 10= 15#?

1 Answer
Nov 5, 2016

#y=25#

Explanation:

To eliminate the fraction, multiply all terms on both sides of the equation by 5.

#cancel(5)^1xxy/cancel(5)^1+(5xx10)=(5xx15)#

#rArry+50=75#

subtract 50 from both sides.

#ycancel(+50)cancel(-50)=75-50#

#rArry=25" is the solution"#