Question

Solve for Y. Simplify answer as much as possible. -2y+8(y+6)=6 Y=?

Answer 1

The first thing to do is to distribute 8
-2y + 8y + 48 = 6

Combine like terms
6y + 48 = 6

Subtract 48 from both sides
6y = -42

Divide by 6 on both sides
y = -7

So y = -7