Question

What number needs to be eliminated to solve this equation?
136 = 24y

Answer 1

Are you trying to find y?

Answer 2

If you're trying to find y,
y = 136 / 24

Answer 3

I'm not sure, the question is just wanting to know what number needs to be eliminated to solve the problem.

Answer 4

I don't think it's trying to find y, but thank you anyway! I just need to know which number needs to be eliminated.

Answer 5

Divide both sides by 1/24. This will let the 24 cancel out on the right side. leaving you with 136/24 = y

You may need to simplify that, but doubt it since it only asked for the number to be eliminated.

Answer 6

Well, what number did you eliminate when you solved the problem?

Answer 7

24, cancel out and eliminate same thing.

Answer 8

Thank you.