Question

Solve for y -2(x + 3y) = 18

Answer 1

`\sf\large \: y = ( - 1)/(3) x - 3`

Explanation:

Let's solve for y.

−2(x+3y)=18

Step 1: Add 2x to both sides.

−2x−6y+2x=18+2x

−6y=2x+18

Step 2: Divide both sides by -6.

−6y/−6 = 2x+18/−6

y= −1/3x−3