Question

How do I solve this equation? 5y-6=3y-20

Answer 1

Solve the equation by adding like terms, (5y-3y) so that you have 2y-6=-20, then add 6 to 20, 2y=-20, then divide 20 by 2. y=10.

Answer 2

First, add 6 to both sides to combine like terms. Now you have 5y=3y-14. Then, you need to subtract 3y from both sides to finish combining like terms. You will now have 2y=-14. Divide both sides by 2 to get y alone (solve for y). Now you have your answer. y=-7.