Question

Solve the Equation.
5(2−y)+y=−6

x=?

Answer 1

distribute:

10 - 5y + y = -6

combine like-terms:

10 - 4y = -6

subtract 10 from both sides:

-4y = -16

divide by -4 to get y by itself:

y = 4

Answer 2

y =4

Explanation:

5(2−y)+y=−6

distribute

5*2 - 5y +y = -6

10 - 5y +y = -6

10 -4y = -6

subtract 10 from each side

10 -10 -4y =-6 -10

-4y =-16

divide by -4

-4y/-4 = -16/-4

y = 4