Question

What is the solution to 6y-(2y-5)=29

Answer 1

y = 6

6y-(2y-5)=29
>distribute the invisible -1 in front of the paranthesis
6y-2y+5=29
>combine like terms & move 5 to the right side w/ 29
4y=24
>divide 4 by both sides to isolate 4
y = 6