Question

Use the properties of an equality to solve the following equations.

(7) 35 = 7y

Answer 1

35 = 7y
Using the division property of equality, we get:
$\frac{35}{7}=\frac{7y}{7}$
5 = 1y

We know:
1 × Any number = The same number
⇒ 5 = y

Thus, the value of y = 5