Identify the second step in solving this equation for y

Question

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

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

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

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

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 \((y + 6)\).

The second step after dividing by \(-3\) would be to simplify the equation. Once divided, the equation becomes:

\[ y + 6 = -7 \]

Now, you would proceed to solve for \(y\).

Therefore, the correct response that identifies the second step in solving the equation is:

Divide both sides by −3.