Question

Solve for y. 2(3y-7)=16​

Answer 1

y = 5

Explanation:

2(3y - 7) = 16

distributive property:

2(3y - 7) = 16

6y - 14 = 16

add 14 on both sides

6y - 14 + 14 = 16 + 14

6y = 30

divide both sides by 6 :

`(6y)/(6) = (30)/(6)`

y = 5

to check, subtitute 5 for y

2 (3(5) - 7) = 16

2(18 - 7) = 16

30 - 14 = 16

16 = 16

Answer 2

y=5

Explanation:

First, distribute the 2 to the 3y and -7

6y - 14 = 16

Second, add 14 to both sides.

6y = 30

Third, divide both sides by 6

y = 5

As you can see y equals 5!

I hope the explanation helped and have a great day!