3 = -(-y + 6) First, simplify the brackets. / Your problem should look like: 3 = y - 6 Second, add 6 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: 3 + 6 = y Third, add 3 + 6 to get 9. / Your problem should look like: 9 = y Fourth, switch the side. / Your problem should look like: y = 9