Concept explainers
To solve: The given equation
Answer to Problem 19QC
The value of y is 2.5.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The equation is
Concept used:
To get y alone, each side of the equation is divided by 4 and to check the solution, this value of y is put in given equation, so that the left side is equal to right side.
Calculation:
On dividing each side by 4,
Or,
Check:
On plug in
Left side
So, value of y calculated, is correct.
Thus, required value of y is 2.5.
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