Question

Solve for y, y-8= -( y-2) / 2

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

Answer 2

y = 6

Explanation:

y - 8= - (y - 2) / 2

Expand.

y - 8 = (- y + 2) /2

Multiply both sides by 2.

2(y - 8) = - y + 2

2y - 16 = -y + 2

Add y and 16 on both sides.

2y + y = 2 + 16

3y = 18

Divide both sides with 3.

y = 18/3

y = 6