Question

Solve for y: 2-(y+2)=3y

I keep getting different answers.

Answer 1

Y=0

Explanation:

2-(y+2)=3 y

2-y-2=3 y

-y=3 y

-y-3 y=0

-4 y=0

y=0

Answer 2

2-(y+2)=3y

distribute

2 -y-2=3y

add y to each side

0=4y

divide by 4

0=y