which step can be used to solve the value of y

Question

2/3(y+57)=178

Answer 1

(2/3)(y+57) = 178

 

Multiply by 3/2 on both sides of equation.

 

y + 57 = 178(3/2)

y + 57 = 267

 

Subtract 57 on both sides of equation.

 

y = 267 - 57

y = 210

Answer 2

Michaels method is very good....also you can do this

 

2/3(y+57)=178

multiply both sides by 3, thus eliminating fraction

3(2/3(y+57)=178)

=2(y+57)=534

=2y+114=534

 

2y+114=534

    -114=-114

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2y =420.....divide both sides by 2 to get y

 

y=210