Question

What is the solution of 6(-5y +2)-5y=30

Answer 1

6(-5y +2)-5y=30

Step 1 → Distribute

6*-5y = -30y
6*2 = 12

-30y + 12 - 5y = 30

Step 2 → Combine like terms

-30y - 5y = -35y

-35y + 12 = 20

Step 3 → Inverse operation

20 - 12 = 8
-35y = 8
-35y/-35 = 8/-35
y = - 8/35