Question

Solve for y.

8(y – 2) = 4y

Answer 1

y =4

Explanation:

8(y – 2) = 4y

Distribute

8y -16 =4y

Subtract 8y from each side

8y-8y -16 = 4y -8y

-16 = -4y

Divide each side by -4

-16/-4 = -4y/-4

4 = y