The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of y for the equation 4y - 2y - 4 =
-1 + 13:
Step 1: 4y - 2y - 4 = -1 + 13
Step 2: 4y - 2y - 4 = 12
Step 3: 2y - 4 = 12
Which of these is most likely the next step?
0 2y = 18
• 2y = 3
• 2y = 8
0 2y = 16
The next step would be to add 4 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with y on one side:
2y - 4 + 4 = 12 + 4
2y = 16
So, the next step should be:
2y = 16