Question

What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y − 6) = 0?

Answer 1

2(3y-6)=0
6y-12=0
6y=12
y=12/6
y=2

Answer 2

Divide both sides by the numeric factor on the left side, then solve.
2(3y − 6) = 0
y = 2
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Check my answer:
2[ (3 • 2) - 6]
= 2(6 - 6)
= 2(0)
= 0
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Answer: y = 2