2y-2=8 — step-by-step solution

Let's solve in

ℝ

2 y - 2 = 8

ⓘ We add

2

to both sides

2 y = 8 + 2

ⓘ Start from

8

and move forward

2

on the number line:

8 + 2

10

2 y = 10

ⓘ Both sides are divided by

2

y = \frac{10}{2}

ⓘ We simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by

2

, their greatest common divisor:

\frac{10}{2}

5

▶Solution found:

y = 5