Question

I need help!!!

8(y+2)=40

simplify the answer as much as possible

solve for x

Answer 1

8(y+2)=40

8×y+8×2=40

8y+16=40

8y+16-16=40-16

8y=24

y=24÷8

y=3

Answer 2

y = 3

Explanation:

`8(y + 2) = 40 \\ y + 2 = (40)/(8) \\ y + 2 = 5 \\ y = 5 - 2 \\ y = 3`