Question

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

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

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

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

Subtract 6 from both sides.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3(y + 6) = 21\), the first step is to divide both sides by \(-3\) to isolate the term containing \(y\). The second step, after dividing, would involve simplifying the equation.

So, the correct second step is:

**Divide both sides by −3.**