Solve 8y – 6y + 4y = 24.
Start by combining terms on the left:
8y – 6y + 4y = 24
(8 – 6 + 4)y = 24 Combine like terms.
6y = 24
\frac{6y}{\mathbf{6}} = \frac{24}{\mathbf{6}} Divide both sides by 6.
y = 4