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. Divide both sides by 6. Divide both sides by 6. Add 6 to both sides. Add 6 to both sides. Subtract 6 from both sides.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3(y + 6) = 21\), the first step would typically be to divide both sides by \(-3\) to eliminate the coefficient in front of the parentheses.

So, the second step after dividing both sides by \(-3\) would be to simplify the equation. Specifically, after dividing both sides by \(-3\), you would get:

\(y + 6 = -7\).

From the options provided, the correct choice for the second step after the initial division would be to simplify or to proceed to the next step of isolating \(y\).

Thus, while the initial action is to divide by -3, the immediate next action typically would be related to simplifying or isolating \(y\).

So, if the question is asking for the second logical step after dividing by -3, it would then involve isolating \(y\) by subtracting \(6\) from both sides.

Therefore, the correct response for the second step after the division is: Subtract 6 from both sides.