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Question
Identify the second step in solving this equation for y
: −3(y + 6) = 21
. (1 point)
Responses

Divide both sides by −3
.
Divide both sides by negative 3.

Subtract 6 from both sides.
Subtract 6 from both sides.

Add 6 to both sides.
Add 6 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 6.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Divide both sides by −3 or Divide both sides by negative 3.