SOLUTION: Could someone help me solve the problem 8y-(5y+2)=16?

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Question 212637: Could someone help me solve the problem 8y-(5y+2)=16?
Found 2 solutions by vleith, gypsy1274:
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+8y-%285y%2B2%29=16+ distribute the (-1) across the term (5y+2) and remove the parens
8y+-+5y+-+2+=+16 simplify
3y+-+2+=+16 add 2 to each side
3y+=+18 divide both sides by 3
y+=+6

Answer by gypsy1274(9) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start by distributing the negative.
8y-5y-2=16
Then combine like terms.
3y-2=16
Keep y terms on the left side and move non y terms to the right side by adding 2 to both sides of the equation.
3y-2+2=16+2
Combine like terms.
3y=18
Divide both sides by 3.
y=6