How do you solve $y-28=37$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2017-05-20T11:41:01

See a solution process below:

Add $color(red)(28)$ to each side of the equation to solve for $y$ while keeping the equation balanced:

$y - 28 + color(red)(28) = 37 + color(red)(28)$

$y - 0 = 65$

$y = 65$

How do you solve y-28=37y-28=37?