Question

Twice the difference of a number and two equals six use the variable Y for the unknown number

Answer 1

y = 5

Explanation:

2 * (y - 2) = 6

2y - 4 = 6

+4 +4

2y = 10

/2 /2

y = 5

Check the work:

2 * ( 5 - 2 ) = 6

10 - 4 = 6

Answer 2

y =5

Explanation:

2(y-2)=6

2y- 4 = 6

2y = 10