Question

Enter the value for y that makes the equation 3y – 5y – (2y – 6) = 8y – 2(9y – 6) true.

Answer 1

y = 1

Explanation:

So to find the value of y that makes the equation true we have to calculate the value of y.

3y - 5y - (2y - 6) = 8y - 2(9y - 6)

First we have distribute;

3y - 5y - 2y + 6 = 8y - 18y + 12

Collect like terms next;

-4y + 6 = -10y + 12

Add 10y to both sides

6y + 6 = 12

Subtract 6 from both sides

6y = 6

Divide both sides by 6

y = 1