Question
y - 1 = 3y + 7 what is the value for y
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To solve the equation \( y - 1 = 3y + 7 \), follow these steps:
1. Start by isolating terms involving \( y \). Subtract \( y \) from both sides:
\[
-1 = 2y + 7
\]
2. Next, subtract 7 from both sides:
\[
-1 - 7 = 2y
\]
\[
-8 = 2y
\]
3. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
y = -4
\]
Thus, the value of \( y \) is \( \boxed{-4} \).
1. Start by isolating terms involving \( y \). Subtract \( y \) from both sides:
\[
-1 = 2y + 7
\]
2. Next, subtract 7 from both sides:
\[
-1 - 7 = 2y
\]
\[
-8 = 2y
\]
3. Now, divide both sides by 2:
\[
y = -4
\]
Thus, the value of \( y \) is \( \boxed{-4} \).