SOLUTION: y(2x+1)-3x=8 How do you find the value of y in this equation? Thanks

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Question 11542: y(2x+1)-3x=8
How do you find the value of y in this equation?
Thanks
Answer by akmaths(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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You have to isolate terms having 'y' so we have
y(2x +1) = 8 + 3x or
y = (8 + 3x) divided by (2x + 1)