solve for y.\n3.4 + 5.1(y + 8) = 85\ny =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the expression

$3.4 + 5.1y+5.1\times8 = 85$ $3.4 + 5.1y+40.8 = 85$ $5.1y+44.2 = 85$

Step2: Isolate the term with y

$5.1y=85 - 44.2$ $5.1y = 40.8$

Step3: Solve for y

$y=\frac{40.8}{5.1}$ $y = 8$

Answer:

$8$