Solving for y in the Equation (3 + 5) * 2y = (5 * 8) - (2 * 4)
Let's break down the steps to solve for the value of 'y' in the equation (3 + 5) * 2y = (5 * 8) - (2 * 4).
1. Simplify both sides of the equation:
- Left side: (3 + 5) * 2y = 8 * 2y = 16y
- Right side: (5 * 8) - (2 * 4) = 40 - 8 = 32
Now the equation becomes: 16y = 32
2. Isolate 'y' by dividing both sides by 16:
- 16y / 16 = 32 / 16
This simplifies to: y = 2