Question

Solve for y.
6 = 2 (y+2)

Answer 1

y= 1

Explanation:

6 = 2(y + 2)

6 = 2y + 4 (distribute)

6-4 = 2y + 4-4 (inverse operation)

2/2 = 2y/2 (simplify)

1 = y or y = 1

Answer 2

start by dividing both sides by two to get 3 = y + 2. then subtract two from both sides to get y = 1.