questtion? the problem is
1/2 times Y plus 3 equal 15
What does the Y stand for
(1/2)y + 3 = 15
(1/2)y = 12 , I subtracted 3 from both sides
y = 24 , I multiplied both sides by 2
Y stands for some number, an unknown. You could have used x, or z, or Theta, or a, b, c or any symbol.
To solve for the value of Y in the equation (1/2)Y + 3 = 15, you need to isolate the variable Y on one side of the equation. Here's the step-by-step solution:
1. Start by subtracting 3 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing Y:
(1/2)Y + 3 - 3 = 15 - 3
(1/2)Y = 12
2. Next, multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to cancel out the (1/2) coefficient in front of Y:
2 * (1/2)Y = 12 * 2
Y = 24
Therefore, Y stands for the value 24 in the equation (1/2)Y + 3 = 15.