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15. If 3x + 10 = 3y - 2(y + 4), what is the value of y in terms of x? (A) x + 18 (B) 3x+6 (C) 3x + 14 (D) 3x + 18​

User Chris Parker
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Answer:

D, 3x + 18.

Explanation:

3x + 10 = 3y - 2(y + 4)

3x + 10 = 3y - 2y - 8

3x + 10 = y - 8

y = 3x + 10 + 8

y = 3x + 18.

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Answer:

3x + 18

Explanation:

3x + 10 = 3y - 2(y + 4)

3x + 10 = 3y - 2y - 8

3x + 18 = y

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