Question

In the equation, 6+3y=4y+2the variable y represents the same value. Is y=2,3,4,or 5 the solution of this equation? explain?

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

6+3y=4y+2

6=4y-3y+2

6=y+2

6-2=y

4=y

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Try 2: 6 + 3(2) = 4(2) + 2

6 + 6 = 8 + 2 No

Try 3: 6 + 3(3) = 4(3) + 2

6 + 9 = 12 + 2 No

Try 4: 6 + 3(4) = 4(4) + 2

6 + 12 = 16 + 2, 18 = 18 YES