Question

What is the value of y in the equation 4(5y − 8 − 2) = 185 − 15? 8. 5 9. 7 10. 5 42. 5.

Answer 1

10.5 is the answer

Explanation:

4(5y−8−2)=185−15

(4)(5y)+(4)(−8)+(4)(−2)=185+−15(Distribute)

20y+−32+−8=185+−15

(20y)+(−32+−8)=(185+−15)(Combine Like Terms)

20y+−40=170

20y−40=170

20y−40+40=170+40

20y=210

20y/20=210/20

y=21/2

y=10.5