What is the value of y in the equation 2 (3y + 7 + 5) = 196 - 16?

First you want to figure out 196 - 16. That will give you 180. Now divide 180 by 2, which is 90. So the numbers in the parentheses have to add up to 90. Now you want to add 7 and 5. This will give you twelve. Then subtract 12 from 90 to get 78. 78 divided by 3 will give you nine. 78 divided by 3 is 26, so y would be equal to 26.

Solve your equation step-by-step.

2 (3y+7+5) = 196-16

Simplify both sides of the equation.

2 (3y+7+5) = 196-16

(2) (3y) + (2) (7) + (2) (5) = 196+-16 (Distribute)

6y+14+10=196+-16

(6y) + (14+10) = (196+-16) (Combine Like Terms)

6y+24=180

Subtract 24 from both sides.

6y+24-24=180-24

6y=156

Divide both sides by 6.

6y/6 = 156/6

y=26