Question

15=y/5+8 simplify tour answer

Answer 1

On this question it is asked you to find the value of y and simplify your answer as much as possible. The first step would be solve for, which means to isolate y.

15=y/5+8           Subtract 8 in both sides 
  7=y/5               Multiply by 5 in both sides to isolate y
35=y

The value of y of this equation is 35.

Answer 2

Step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.
Step 2: Flip the equation.
Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides.
Step 4: Multiply both sides by5.

Answer: Y= 35