Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions.
-2y + 19 = 7
-2y =
y =

add 19 to both sides
subtract 19 from both sides
multiply both sides by 19
divide both sides by 19
apply the distributive property

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 19 from both sides

$$\begin{align*} -2y + 19 - 19 &= 7 - 19 \\ -2y &= -12 \end{align*}$$

Step2: Divide both sides by -2

$$\begin{align*} \frac{-2y}{-2} &= \frac{-12}{-2} \\ y &= 6 \end{align*}$$

Answer:

Selected description: Subtract 19 from both sides
$-2y = -12$
$y = 6$