Question

What is 8(y-5) = 6y-18

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 11

Explanation:

8(y − 5) = 6y − 18

Simplify both sides of the equation

8(y − 5) = 6y − 18

(8)(y) + (8)(−5) = 6y + −18( Distribute)

8y + −40 = 6y + −18

8y − 40 = 6y − 18

Subtract 6y from both sides

8y − 40 − 6y = 6y − 18 − 6y

2y − 40 = −18

Add 40 to both sides

2y − 40 + 40 = −18 + 40

2y = 22

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2

2y / 2 = 22 / 2

y = 11