Question

Solve y + 4 - 1 = 18

Answer 1

Combine like terms

y+3=18

Solve

y+3=18
   -3   -3

Answer:   y=  15

Answer 2

To solve this equation, you need to isolate the y. First, you can combine like terms to get y+3=18. Then, you can subtract 3 from both sides to get y=15 which is the answer.

I hope this helps.