math problem

Question

solve: 0=   2  y-16

                19

Answer 1

From your write-up, I can't tell if the equation is 0=(2y-16)/19  or 0=(2/19)y - 16. 

So I'll solve both.

 

For 0 = (2y-16)/19, it can only be true if:

 

2y - 16 = 0

 

2y = 16

 

Solve for y.

 

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For 0 = (2/19)y - 16, start by adding 16 to both sides:

 

16 = (2/19)y

 

Multiply both sides by 19/2:

 

16*19/2 = y

 

Solve for y.