Solve following equation: y-4(2y-5)=-4

Question

Solve following equation:
`y-4(2y-5)=-4`

Answer 1

24 / 7

Explanation:

y - 4(2y - 5) = -4

y - 8y + 20 = -4

-7y = -24

7y = 24

y = 24/7,

y = 3 and 3/7

or

y = 3.428571 all recurring

(they are all the same value in different forms I would just write 24/7)