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Solve for y in 3(2y-4)=8y+9-9y

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Answer:

Y = 3

Explanation:

User Sean Burton
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3(2y - 4) = 8y + 9 - 9y

Distribute 3:

6y - 12 = 8y + 9 - 9y

Combine like terms:

6y - 12 = -y + 9

Add y to both sides:

7y - 12 = 9

Add 12 to both sides:

7y = 21

Divide both sides by 3:

y = 3

User Stefan Frye
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