Use the properties of equality to finish solving the equation. 3
4
(20y − 8) + 5 =
1
2
y +
1
4
(20y + 8)

1. Distribute the
3
4
and
1
4
:

2. Combine like terms:

15y − 6 + 5 =
1
2
y + 5y + 2

15y − 1 =
11
2
y + 2

What is the solution?

y =