Question

Find the value of 'y'for which the expression (y-15) and (2y+1) become equal

Answer 1

Y-15=2y +1
-y=16
Hence y= -16

Answer 2

y-15=2y+1
2y-y=-15-1
y= -16
Verification:
-16 -15=2(-16)+1
-31 =-32+1
-31 =-31
Y = - 16