Question 269850: -4y+10=-2(3y+1 I need to solve for x and I dont understand how Found 2 solutions by papugai, Alan3354:Answer by papugai(18) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! -4y+10=-2(3y+1)
Multiply each term in the bracket by -2:
-4y+10=-2*3y+(-2)*1
-4y+10=-6y-2
Add 6y to both sides:
2y+10=-2
Subtract 10 from both sides:
2y=-12
Divide both sides by 2:
y=-6