Question

How do I solve 8y - 3(4 - 2y)=6(y+1)
Is the answer 144?

Answer 1

distribute 1st

8y - 12 + 6y = 6y + 6

then collect like terms

Answer 2

and I don't think it's 144...

Answer 3

First you distribute everything.

This way you will get the following equation:

8y - 12 + 6y = 6y +6

Ten you put all of the like terms on one side of the equation. This way you will get:

8y = 18

Then you divide both sides by 8, and you get:

y = 18/8

Now you simplify your answer:

y = 9/4