SOLUTION: Y/4+5=2(y-1) I having a hard time understanding how to solve this problem.

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Question 392743: Y/4+5=2(y-1)
I having a hard time understanding how to solve this problem.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y/4+5=2(y-1)
y/4 + 5 = 2y - 2
Multiply thru by 4
y + 20 = 8y - 16
Subtract y
20 = 7y - 16
Add 16
36 = 7y
Divide by 7
y = 36/7


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