Question

How do you solve `3( 4y - 1) = 2( 5y + \frac { 1} { 2} )`?

Answer 1

`y = 2`

Explanation:

1. Expand the brackets on both sides
   `12y - 3 = 10y + 1`

2. Group like terms on different sides of the equation
   `12y - 10y = 1 + 3`
   `2y = 4`

3. Make y the subject
   `(2y)/2 = 4/2`
   `y = 2`