Solve for y: 5y − 3(y + 2) = 10

A y = 8

B y = 5

C y = 2

D y = 16

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

5y − 3y − 6 = 10 → 2y = 16 → y = 8.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Solve for y: 5y − 3(y + 2) = 10" is Option A: y = 8.

The other options — B) y = 5, C) y = 2, D) y = 16 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 5y − 3y − 6 = 10 → 2y = 16 → y = 8.

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Solve for y: 5y − 3(y + 2) = 10

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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