Question

5y-3(2-y)=10 what does y equal in this problem

Answer 1

y= 8

Explanation:

Distribute into the parenthesis.

5y-6-3y= 10

Add(subtract) like terms.

5y-3y= 2y

2y-6= 10

Add to both sides by 6.

2y-6= 10

+6 +6

Divide to both sides by 2.

2y= 16

2 2

y= 8