How do you solve #4(y-1) = 2(y+2)#? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer Ellie · Stefan V. Mar 18, 2017 #y=4# Explanation: #1.# Distribute the #4# and the #2# #4(y)+4(-1)=2(y)+2(2)# #4y-4=2y+4# #2.# Bring all factors to one side #4y-2y=4+4# #2y=8# #y=8/2# #y=4# ANSWER: #" "y=4# Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation #w + w + 12 = 40#? How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#? How do you solve for f: #f-1+2f+f-3=-4#? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for #-7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8#? How do you combine like terms for #3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2#? What is a term? How do you solve #3v+5-7v+18=17#? How do you solve for x in #5x + 7x = 72#? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 4204 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License