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What is the solution to the equation 6y –2(y + 1) = 3(y – 2) + 6?

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Answer: y=2

Explanation:

Distribute the numbers -2 and 3...

6y-2y-2=3y-6+6

The -6 and 6 cancel each other out...

6y-2y-2=3y

Combine like terms....

4y-2=3y

Move 4y over....

-2=-y

Multiply both sides by -1.....

2=y

That’s your solution! Hope this helps!

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