Question

Solve for y.
20y - 14y + 4 = 16
y =
Submit

Answer 1

y=2
20y-14y+4=16

collect like terms

6y+4=16

Move constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

6y=16-4

Subtract the numbers

6y=12

divide by 6

y=2

Answer 2

20y-14y+4=16

20y+(-14y) -4 -4

6y=12

y=2

Explanation:

Combine like terms

subtrate 4 from each side

Divide 6 by 6 and 12 by 6

There for y=2