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What's the value of y

What's the value of y-example-1

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(3y +10) /4 = 2y

Multiply both sides by 4:

4(3y +10) = 4(2y)

12y +40 = 8y

Subtract 40 from each side:

12y = 8y -40

Subtract 8y from each side:

4y = -40

Divide both sides by 4:

y = -40 / 4

y = -10


The answer is A. -10


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