Question

Solve for the equation, show all your work: 2(y + 5) = 8y + 34

Answer 1

Answer: y= -4

Explanation:

1. Distribute

2(y+5)= 8y + 34

2y+10 = 8y + 34

2. Subtract 10 from both sides

3. Simplify

4. Subtract 8y from both sides

5. simplify

6.Divide both sides by the same factor

7. simplify

Answer 2

y = -4

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ 2(y + 5) = 8y + 34

Now the value of y will be,

→ 2(y + 5) = 8y + 34

→ 2y + 10 = 8y + 34

→ 2y - 8y = 34 - 10

→ -6y = 24

→ y = 24/-6

→ [ y = -4 ]

Hence, the value of y is -4.