45=y+15
Rewrite the equation as y+15=45.
y+15=45
Subtract 15 from both sides of the equation.
y=45-15
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
y=4-15
Subtract 1 from 4.
y=35
y=35
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
y=35
Decimal Form:
y=0.6
Solve for y 4/5=y+1/5