Question

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

Answer 1

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