Question

Solve for y.
-2(y-7) =9y – 30
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

y=4

Explanation:

-2(y-7)=9y-30

• Do distributive property

-2y+14=9y-30

• Move the terms

-2y-9y=-30-14

• Collect like terms

-11y=-30-14

• Calculate the difference

-11y=-44

• Divide both sides by -11

y=4