Question

2y + 4 = 10
What is the first step in solving the
equation?

Answer 1

Its usually distribute or combine like terms but here we just solve.

Explanation:

we do:

2y+ 4 = 10

-4 -4

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2y 6

--- = ---

2 2

y = 3

Answer 2

Subtract 4 on both sides, then divide by 2 to find y

Explanation: