8y + 4y = 44
Collect like terms (the y-terms on the left side of the equation).
8y + 4y = 12y
The equation becomes
12y = 44
To isolate y, divide both sides by 12.
12y/12 = 44/12
y = [tex] \frac{11}{3} [/tex] or [tex] 3\frac{2}{3} [/tex]
Answer:
y = [tex] \frac{11}{3} [/tex] or [tex] 3\frac{2}{3} [/tex]
