Question

Solve for y. −140=18+4(5y−2) Enter your answer in the box. y =

Answer 1

Answer:

y = - 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

- 140 = 18 + 4(5y - 2) ← distribute and simolify right side

- 140 = 18 + 20y - 8

- 140 = 10 + 20y ( subtract 10 from both sides )

- 150 = 20y ( divide both sides by 20 )

- 7.5 = y