Question

Twice the difference of a number and two equals six use the variable Y for the unknown number

Answer 1

Answer:

y =5

Step-by-step explanation:

2(y-2)=6

2y- 4 = 6

2y = 10

Answer 2

Answer:

y = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

2 * (y - 2) = 6

2y - 4 = 6

    +4   +4

2y = 10

/2    /2  

y = 5

Check the work:

2 * ( 5 - 2 ) = 6

10 - 4 = 6