Question

What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 7 + 5) = 196 − 16?

13
14
26
28

Answer 1

26

Explanation:

6y+14+10=180

6y=180-24

6y=156

y=26

Answer 2

y=26

Explanation:

2(3y+7+5)=196-16 do the () first and then subtract 16 from 16

6y+24=180 subtract 24 from both sides

6y=156 divide by 6

y=26