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How can i do this equation 8y-(5y+2)=16

User Ashuvssut
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Answer:

y=6

Explanation:

8y-5y-2=16

8y-5y=16+2

3y=18

y=18/3

y=6

User Jay Mungara
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Hey!

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Solution:

8y - (5y + 2) = 16

3y - 2 = 16

3y + (-2) + 2 = 16 + 2

3y = 18

3y/3 = 18/3

y = 6

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Answer:

y = 6

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!

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