Question

Identify the second step in solving this equation for y
𝑦
: −3(y + 6) = 21
−
3
(
𝑦

+

6
)

=

21
. (1 point)
Responses

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

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

Divide both sides by 6.
Divide both sides by 6.

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

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3(y + 6) = 21\) for \(y\), the first step is to divide both sides by \(-3\).

So the equation becomes:

\[
y + 6 = -7
\]

The second step would be to subtract 6 from both sides to isolate \(y\).

Therefore, the correct response indicating the second step is:

**Subtract 6 from both sides.**