Question

The value of $\text{y}$ for which the expressions $\text{(y-15)}$ and $\text{(2y+1)}$ become equal is

• A. $0$
• B. $16$
• C. $8$
• D. $-16$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$-16$

Explanation for the correct option:

The given expression are equal so we put the expression equal

$\text{y-15=2y+1}$

Now we transpose $\text{2y}$ on the L.H.S and $\text{15}$ on the R.H.S so we get

$$\begin{gathered} \text{y-2y=1+15} \\ \Rightarrow -\text{y=16} \\ \Rightarrow \text{y=-16} \end{gathered}$$

Hence option(D) is the correct answer.