Solve 16=3(y+7)/2

$$16 = \frac { 3 ( y + 7 ) } { 2 }$$

Solve for y

$$y = \frac{11}{3} = 3\frac{2}{3} \approx 3.666666667$$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Multiply both sides by 2.

$$16\times 2=3\left(y+7\right)$$

Multiply 16 and 2 to get 32.

$$32=3\left(y+7\right)$$

Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by y+7.

$$32=3y+21$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$3y+21=32$$

Subtract 21 from both sides.

$$3y=32-21$$

Subtract 21 from 32 to get 11.

$$3y=11$$

Divide both sides by 3.

$$y=\frac{11}{3}$$