What is the value of y in the equation 2 (3y + 6 + 3) = 196 - 16?

27

29

30

33

The answer is 27, I had it on a test.

Step 1: Simplify using distributive property, and other methods needed

2 (3y + 6 + 3) = 196-16 6y + 18 = 180

Step 2: Subtract 18 from both sides.

6y + 18 = 180

-18 - 18

6y = 162

Step 3: Divide both sides by 6.

6y / 6 = 162/6

y=27