Question

I think it's A because you divide on both sides, but can someone help me out? I'll fan/medal

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of y for the equation 6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23:

Step 1: 6y − 3y − 5 = −3 + 23
Step 2: 6y − 3y − 5 = 20
Step 3: 3y − 5 = 20

Which of these is most likely the next step?

3y = 4
3y = 15
3y = 25
3y = 5

Answer 1

Step 3: 3y − 5 = 20

the next step would be to "move" the 5 to the right hand side

Answer 2

@phi Mhm, I did that, so I divide 20 / 5 right? Because it's a multiplication problem with 3y... or do I add?

Answer 3

you would add +5 to both sides
3y − 5 +5 = 20+5

if you divide each side by 5 you would get this
\[ \frac{3y-5}{5}= \frac{20}{5} \\ \frac{3y-5}{5}= 4\]
which does not look promising...

Answer 4

@phi Thank you!