Answer:
y = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
First, distribute 8 through the parentheses
8y - 8 - 3y = 6(2y - 6)
Then, distribute 6 through the parentheses
8y - 8 - 3y = 12y - 36
Collect like terms (8y - 3y)
5y - 8 = 12y - 36
Move the variable (12y) to the left hand side and change its sign
5y - 12y - 8 = -36
Move the constant (-8) to the right hand side and change its sign
5y - 12y = -36 + 8
Collect like terms
-7y = -36 + 8
Calculate the sum
-7y = -28
Divide both sides of the equation by -7
y = 4
