Question

How do you solve `4(y-1) = 2(y+2)`?

Answer 1

`y=4`

Explanation:

`1.` Distribute the `4` and the `2`

`4(y)+4(-1)=2(y)+2(2)`

`4y-4=2y+4`

`2.` Bring all factors to one side

`4y-2y=4+4`

`2y=8`

`y=8/2`

`y=4`

ANSWER: `" "y=4`