Question

I dont understand how to solve the equation : 6(y - 1) + 8=32

Answer 1

y=5

Explanation:

Subtract 8 form both sides

6(y-1)+8-8=32-8

Simplify

6(y-1)=24

divide both sides by 6

6(y-1)/6=24/6

simplify

y-1=4

Add 1 to both sides

y-1+1=4+1

y=5