Identify the second step in solving this equation for y

Question

: −3(y + 6) = 21
. (1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Add 6 to both sides.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3(y + 6) = 21\), the first step would typically be to divide both sides by \(-3\) in order to isolate the term containing \(y\).

The second step would then involve simplifying and solving for \(y\).

Thus, the correct second step is:

Add 6 to both sides.