Question

how can you find the value of $y$?
$8=2y$
multiply the weights on both sides by 2.
multiply the weights on both sides by 8.
divide the weights on both sides into 2 equal groups.
divide the weights on both sides into 8 equal groups.

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate $y$ via division

Divide both sides of the equation $8=2y$ by 2:
$\frac{8}{2}=\frac{2y}{2}$

Step2: Simplify to find $y$

Calculate the simplified values:
$4=y$

Answer:

• Multiply the weights on both sides by 2. Incorrect
• Multiply the weights on both sides by 8. Incorrect
• Divide the weights on both sides into 2 equal groups. Correct (equivalent to dividing by 2)
• Divide the weights on both sides into 8 equal groups. Incorrect

The value of $y$ is $\boldsymbol{4}$