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Solve the equation below for y.

12(y−8) = 14y−2

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Multiply 12 into (y-8)
12y-96 = 14y-2
Then move 96 to the other side which will be
12y=14y-2+96
12y=14y+94
Move the 14y and the sign will be minus
12y-14y=94
-2y=94
Dive negative 2 in both sides
Y= -47
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The answer to the question is: y=-47
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