What is 7y-8 equals 2y plus 37?

Answer 1

It's a simple linear equation in 'y'.

To find the solution:

7y - 8 = 2y + 37

Subtract 2y from each side of the equation:

5y - 8 = 37

Add 8 to each side:

5y = 45

Divide each side by 5:

y = 9