Question

Solve for y: 10-3y = -2

Answer 1

From the expression

`10-3y=-2`

Collect like terms

`\begin{gathered} 10+2=3y \\ 12=3y \end{gathered}`

Divide both sides by 3

`\begin{gathered} (12)/(3)=(3y)/(3) \\ 4=y \\ y=4 \end{gathered}`

Hence, the value of y=4