2y+22=55
Subtract 22 from both sides of the equation.
2y=55-22
Subtract 22 from 55.
2y=33
2y=33
Divide each term in 2y=33 by 2.
2y2=332
Cancel the common factor of 2.
Cancel the common factor.
2y2=332
Divide y by 1.
y=332
y=332
y=332
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
y=332
Decimal Form:
y=16.5
Mixed Number Form:
y=1612
Solve for y 2y+22=55