Question

For what value of y is 3(y – 1) + 7 = 40.

Answer 1

3(y -1) +7 = 40

3(y-1) = 40-7

3(y-1) = 33

y-1 = 11

y = 12

Answer 2

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

3(y-1)+7=40

3y-3+7=40

3y=40-4

y=36/3

y=12