How do you solve 2\times -2+6y=4?

1 Answer
Nov 29, 2017

y = 4/3

Explanation:

2 * -2 + 6y = 4
-4 + 6y = 4
-4 + 6y + 4 = 4 + 4 (adding both sides by 4)
0 + 6y = 4 + 4
6y = 4 + 4
6y = 8
(6y)/6 = 8/6 (dividing both sides by 6)
y = 8/6
y = 4/3 (reducing)