Question

The value of y
for which the
expressions y-15 and2y+1 became equal is :
(a) o (b) 16 (c) 8 (d) - 16​

Answer 1

Answer:

(d) – 16

Consider the given equation (y – 15) = (2y + 1) Transpose -15 to right hand side then it becomes 15 and 2y to Left hand side then it becomes – 2y.

y – 2y = 15 + 1 -y = 16 y = -16