The value of y in the equation is - 2
To solve : 4(y - 3) +19=8(2y + 3) + 7?
Open the bracket :
4y - 12 + 19 = 16y + 24 + 7
Collect like terms
4y - 16y = 24 + 7 + 12 - 19
-12y = 24
Divide both sides by - 12 to isolate y
-12y / - 12 = 24 / - 12
y = the value of y is - 2