SOLUTION: how do you solve an equation with more then 1 variable? For example: 8y+14=6y

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: how do you solve an equation with more then 1 variable? For example: 8y+14=6y      Log On


   

Question 519570: how do you solve an equation with more then 1 variable?
For example:
8y+14=6y
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Expressions-with-variables/519570 (2011-10-23 10:42:31): how do you solve an equation with more then 1 variable?
For example:
8y+14=6y
-----------
There's one variable, y
-------
8y+14=6y
Subtract 6y
2y+14 = 0
Subract 14
2y = -14
y = -7