Question

4(y+2)-3=-y solve for y

Answer 1

Answer:y=1.66

Step-by-step explanation

1). Distribute the 4

4y+8-3=-y

2)add

5=3y

3) divide

y=1.66

Answer 2

Explanation:

4(y+2)-3=-y
1. distribute, multiply 4 by each factor in parenthesis

4y + 8 - 3 = -y

2. combine like terms, 8-3

4y+5=-y

3. bring all y terms to one side, when you move a factor across the = sign you take the opposite thats where we get -4y

5 = -y -4y

4. combine like terms, -y -4y = -5y (you're really just adding negative numbers)

5=-5y

5. Make -5y = to y, to do this divide both sides by 5

1 = -y (-y is equal to -1y we just dont write the y)

6. y cannot be negative, so divide both sides by -1

-5 = y