Question

2y/3 - 8 = 2 - y simple equation

Answer 1

2y/3-8=2-y


2y-24/3 =2-y

by cross multiply

2y-24=2-y
2y+y=2+24
3y=26
y=26/3 answer

Answer 2

$\frac{2y}{3} - 8 = 2 - y \\ \frac{2y - 24}{3} = 2 - y \\ 2y - 24 = 3(2 - y) \\ 2y - 24 = 6 - 3y \\ 2y + 3y = 6 + 24 \\ 5y = 30 \\ y = \frac{30}{5} \\ y = 6$