Question

What is the value of y in the equation 2(4y − 1) = 6? 0 1 6 8

Answer 1

2(4Y-1)=6
8Y-2=6
8Y=6+2
8Y=8
Y=8/8=1

Answer: y=1

Answer 2

2(4y-1) = 6

simplify

8y-2 = 6

+2 to both sides

8y = 8

/8 to both sides

y=1