Basic Math Examples

$2 y - 2 - 4 = 0$

Step 1

Subtract $4$ from $- 2$ .

$2 y - 6 = 0$

Step 2

Add $6$ to both sides of the equation.

$2 y = 6$

Step 3

Divide each term in $2 y = 6$ by $2$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $2 y = 6$ by $2$ .

$\frac{2 y}{2} = \frac{6}{2}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 y}{2} = \frac{6}{2}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $y$ by $1$ .

$y = \frac{6}{2}$

Step 3.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.3.1

Divide $6$ by $2$ .

$y = 3$