True. To solve for y you have to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
For compound interest, the formula is given below:
Amount = 
Here, P = 18,800
n = 2
r = 13/100
So, Amount = 

= 18,800 × 1.2769
= 24005.72
Compound Interest = Amount - Principal
Compound Interest = 24005.72 - 18800
= 5205.72
Hence, the compound interest for Rs.18,800, calculated for 2 years at 13% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs.5205.72.
14. 36x^2 - 16
4(9x^2 - 4) =
4(3x + 2)(3x - 2) <==
15. 3x^2 + 10x - 8
(3x - 2)(x + 4) <==
16. 5x^2 - 16x + 15 = 4x - 5
5x^2 - 16x - 4x + 15 + 5 = 0
5x^2 - 20x + 20 = 0
5(x^2 - 4x + 4)
5(x - 2)(x - 2)
x - 2 = 0....x = 2