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describe and correct the error in solving the equation.



please help me...I tried to work it out but I could not figure it out.

describe and correct the error in solving the equation please help meI tried to work it out but I could not figure it out class=

Respuesta :

They were supposed to add 2y not subract, -(-2y)=2y

The error is made when the equation multiplies -2 and -y and comes out with the answer -2y.

-2(7-y) + 4 = -4

-14 + 2y + 4 = -4

2y = -4 + 14 - 4

y = 3