Question

Solve for y: 15y = 3y – 15 Type your answer in decimal form.

Answer 1

Answer: y = -1.25

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for y in 15y = 3y – 15

First, we combine like terms

3y - 15y = 15

-12y = 15

Divide both sides by -12

y = 15/ -12

y = - 1.25

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$15y = 3y - 15$

$15y - 3y = -15$

$12y = -15$

$y = \frac{-15}{12}$

$y = -1.25$