Question 8

The value of y for which the expressions (y - 15) and (2y + 1) become equal is

(a) 0

(b) 16

(c) 8

(d) - 16

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Solution

It is given that both the expressions are equal. So, the equation is
$\Rightarrow y - 15 = 2 y + 1 \Rightarrow y - 2 y = 1 + 15$
- y = 16
Multiplying both sides by (-1), we get
y = - 16

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