How do you solve #-2(3y-7)=56#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-28T03:21:38

y = -7

#-2(3y-7)=56#

Begin with distributing the -2 into 3y and -7.

#-6y+14=56#

Next, subtract 14 from both sides.

#-6y=42#

Finally, divide -6 from both sides.

#y=-7#