Question

Solve: 1 – 2(y – 4) = 5

Answer 1

Answer:

1-2y-8=5

2y-8-1=5

2y-7=5

2y=5÷7

Answer 2

Answer: y = 2

Explanation

1 - 2(y-4) = 5

1 - 2y + 8 = 5

9 - 2y = 5

9 - 2y = 5

-2y + 9 = 5

-2y 9-9 = 5-9

-2y = -4

-2y / -2 = -4 / -2

y = 2