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2y-(-2)=4
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2y-(-2) = 4

negativs cancel out

2y+2 =4

subtract 2

2y =2

divide by 2

y = 1

User Hakan Dilek
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Answer:

y=1

Explanation:

2y-(-2)=4

Since 2 negatives make a positive,

2y+2=4

Solve the equation.

2y=4-2

2y=2

Divide by 2

y=1

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