Question

What does y equal in the equation 4(2y-3)-2y=24?

Answer 1

y=6

Explanation:

4(2y-3)-2y=24

Distribute

8y -12 -2y = 24

Combine like terms

6y -12 = 24

Add 12 to each side

6y-12+12 =24+12

6y = 36

6y/6 =36/6

y = 6