Question

solve for y 5(y+4)-7y=8

Answer 1

Distribute, then simplify. See what you come up with.

Answer 2

I don't know what to distribute >.<

Answer 3

Distribute 5 to y and 4.

Answer 4

The term "5(y+4)" is really saying to you "5 multiplied by y AND 5 multiplied by 4." So start by distributing the 5 to the (y+4)

Answer 5

In other word,
5 * y = ?
5 * 4 = ?

Answer 6

5y+20

Answer 7

Correct!

Answer 8

Now you have 5y + 20 -7y = 8.
Simplify it, like what jb said.

Answer 9

would it be like 5y-7y which is 2?

Answer 10

Remember, in "5y-7y" you aren't subtracting the "y", just the numbers. The y must stay.

Answer 11

oh wait

Answer 12

oh 2y?

Answer 13

Close.

Answer 14

y=2?

Answer 15

That's 7y - 5y, not 5y - 7y.

Answer 16

ugh >., soo that would make it 2y corrct :o? then what

Answer 17

>.<*

Answer 18

5-7 isn't 2. It's -2. Don't forget your signs! Always be careful.

Answer 19

ahh :o! thank you both!

Answer 20

Can you take it from there?

Answer 21

I think so

Answer 22

-2y = 8.

You can do that right? If not, then ask jb. c:

Answer 23

lol itll be -4 correct :p?

Answer 24

Wait a sec, where did the 20 go? Haha. Don't forget the 20.

Answer 25

Opps, my bad.

Answer 26

Right now, you're at -2y + 20 = 8. Go from there.

Answer 27

y=6

Answer 28

Good job. That's correct.

Answer 29

Good job jb for helping Laron! Proud of you.

Answer 30

Thank you both ! I really appreciate it

Answer 31

Anytime.