Enter Equation or Inequality

Solve the following equation

8y-y=70

Solve for y

8y - y = 70

Group the y terms on the left:

(8 - 1)y = 7y

Form modified equation

7y = + 70

Divide each side by 8

8y
8
=
  
70
8

Divide each side of the equation by 7

7y
7
=
  
70
7

y = 10

Final Answer


y = 10