Question

solve for y.
2y + 5 = 4y + 13
simplify your answer as much as possible.

Explanation:

Step1: Move y - terms to one side

Subtract 2y from both sides:
$2y + 5-2y=4y + 13-2y$
$5 = 2y+13$

Step2: Move constant to the other side

Subtract 13 from both sides:
$5 - 13=2y+13 - 13$
$-8 = 2y$

Step3: Solve for y

Divide both sides by 2:
$\frac{-8}{2}=\frac{2y}{2}$
$y=-4$

Answer:

$y = - 4$