Solving linear equations

 Solve the equation 2(y-4)=18.

Solution

Method A

2(y-4)=18   Divide both sides by 2.

(Y-4)=9=9   Add 4 to both sides.

Y=13


Method B

2(y-4)=18    Remove brackets.

2y-8=18       Add 8 to both sides

2y=26           Divide both side by 2.

Y=13             

Which method do you prefer?A or B?

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