Question

Solve for y 31=2y-5

Answer 1

31=2y-5

Add 5 on both -5+5 which cancels out and 31+5 which is 36 and then divide 36 by 2 which equals to 18.

So y=18 hope this helped (':

Answer 2

Hey!

$31=2y-5$

First, this problem should be switch sides.

$2y-5=31$

Secondly, add 5 from both sides of equation.

$2y-5+5=31+5$

Then, simplify

$2y=36$

In fact, you had to divide 2 from both sides of equation.

$\frac{2y}{2}=\frac{36}{2}$

Finally, simplify

$y=18$

And the answer is $y=18$

I hope this helped!

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