\"\"\"\"

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The equation is \"\".

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Distribute terms using distributive property: a (b +c) = ab + ac.

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\"\"

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\"\"                            (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 2y from each side.

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\"\"

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Apply commutative property of addition: \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"                  (Apply Additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                    (Apply Additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"                            (Subtract: \"\")\"\"

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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 4 from each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"                     (Apply Additive inverse property: \"\")

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\"\"                           (Apply Additive identity property: \"\")

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\"\"                              (Subtract: \"\".)\"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 3.

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\"\"

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\"\"                              (Cancel common terms)

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\"\"                                   (Divide: \"\")\"\"

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Check:

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To check the solution, substitute \"\" in original equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"                (Subtract: \"\")

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\"\"                     (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"                           (Add: \"\")

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Compare the values, the equation is true.\"\"

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The solution is \"\".