Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-5 Literal Equations and Formulas - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 114: 57

$y=3$

$2(y-4)=-4y+10 \\\\ 2y-8=-4y+10 \\\\ -8=-6y+10 \\\\ -18=-6y \\\\ y=3$ We first use the distributive property on the left side of the equation to simplify. We then subtract by 2y on both sides. Next, we subtract by 10 on both sides. Finally, we divide by -6 to get that y=3.