Answer
y = $\frac{14}{3}$
Work Step by Step
5y + 2(y - 6) = 4(y + 1) - 2
Distribute:
5y + 2y - 12 = 4y + 4 - 2
Combine like terms:
7y - 12 = 4y + 2
Subtract 4y from both sides:
3y - 12 = 2
Add 12 to both sides:
3y = 14
Divide both sides by 3:
y = $\frac{14}{3}$