First step is simplifying both sides of the equation. -8 + (3)(9y) = 8 -9 -7y +299 -8 +27y= -7y +(8 -9 +299) Then, combine like terms. -8 +27y = -7y +298 Add 7y to both sides which turns 27y to 34y and gets rid of the 7y on the right side. -8 +34y = 298 Add 8 to both sides. 34y = 306 Divide both sides by 34. 34y/34 = 306/34
