Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

3y+y=48

Solve for y

3y + y = 48

Group the y terms on the left:

(3 + 1)y = 4y

Form modified equation

4y = + 48

Divide each side by 3

3y
3
=
  
48
3

Divide each side of the equation by 4

4y
4
=
  
48
4

y = 12

Final Answer


y = 12