Question

2y + 6 = y - 7

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 2y + 6 = y - 7 \), follow these steps:

1. Start by isolating \( y \) on one side of the equation. Subtract \( y \) from both sides:

\[
2y - y + 6 = -7
\]

This simplifies to:

\[
y + 6 = -7
\]

2. Next, subtract 6 from both sides to solve for \( y \):

\[
y = -7 - 6
\]

Simplifying this gives:

\[
y = -13
\]

So, the solution to the equation is \( y = -13 \).