Question

Solve for y 2(4y+7)=62

Answer 1

2(4y + 7) = 62
8y + 14 = 62
8y = 62 - 14
8y = 48
y = 48/8
y = 6

Answer 2

2 (4y+7) = 62. y=6

Explanation:

2 (4y+7) Distribute the 2

8y+14=62. use subtraction to cancel out

-14 -14

8y=48. Use division to cancel out

/8. /8

y=6