Question

6 = 2(y +2)
What does y equal

Answer 1

y = 1

Explanation:

First, you need to use the distributive property to simplify:

6 = 2y + 4

Then, subtract 4 from both sides, so you get the numbers on one side and the variables on the other.

2 = 2y

Divide both sides by 2, and . . .

y = 1

Answer 2

One

Explanation:

6=2(y+2)

Distribute 2

6=2y+4

-4 -4

2=2y

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2

y=1