Answer:
y = -12
Explanation:
−7(2y + 12) − 6y = 156
Simplify both sides of the equation
−7(2y + 12) − 6y = 156
(−7)(2y) + (−7)(12) + −6y = 156 (Distribute)
−14y + −84 + −6y = 156
(−14y + −6y) + (−84) = 156 (Combine Like Terms)
−20y + −84 = 156
−20y − 84 = 156
Add 84 to both sides
−20y − 84 + 84 = 156 + 84
−20y = 240
Divide both sides by -20
-20y / -20 = 240 / -20
y = -12
