Question

Simplify 4(3y - 1) - 6 = 5(y + 2)

Answer 1

Assuming you are solving for y, you need to first distribute the 4 into the parenthesis, and the 5 into the parenthesis. Doing that will give you 12y-4-6=5y+10

Answer 2

Now combine the y's and the "regular" numbers, the y's on one side of the equals sign and the constants on the other side.

Answer 3

7y=20
y=20/7

Answer 4

thanks for the answer to simplify the answer what would i need to do next would I divide both sides by 7??