What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y − 6) = 0? –2 0 2 6

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the equation:

2(3y - 6)

Determine the value of y.

Solution:

In order to determine the value of y, we distribute first 2 to each value inside the parenthesis.

= 2 (3y - 6)

= 6y - 12 

Transpose -12 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

6y = 12

Divide both sides by 6 in order to determine the value of y.

6y/6 = 12/6

y =2

Final answer:

y = 2