Question

what is the value of y in the equation 2(2y − 16) = 0? 4 6 8 9

Answer 1

2(2y - 16) = 0    |use distributive property a(b - c) = ab - ac

4y - 32 = 0      |add 32 to both sides

4y = 32      |divide both sides by 4

y = 8