Question

The difference of y and 8.1 is 20. Flnd the value of y.

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 28.1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Set Up Equation

"Difference" is subtraction

"y" is y

"8.1" is 8.1

"is" is equal

"20" is 20

y - 8.1 = 20

Step 2: Solve for y

1. Add 8.1 to both sides:                    y = 28.1