Question

-2(y-4)=18 PLEASE HELPPPPPPP

Answer 1

y = -5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

-2(y - 4) = 18

Step 2: Solve for y

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute -2: -2y + 8 = 18
2. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 8 on both sides: -2y = 10
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides: y = -5