Question

Solve for y
4(x + 1) = y - 8

Answer 1

4x+4 = y-8

4x = y-8-4

4x= y-12

-y = -12 - 4x

y = 12 + 4x

Answer 2

4(x+1)=y-8
4x+12=y

Distribute the 4 into x and 1 and then add 8 to the other side