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What is the solution to the given equation 2(y-5)=14

User DRVic
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Answer: y = 12

Explanation:

2 (
y\\ - 5 ) = 14

2
y\\ - 2 · 5 = 14

2
y\\ - 10 = 14

(2
y\\ - 10) + 10 = 14 + 10

2
y\\ = 24


(2y)/(2) = (24)/(2)

User Vsevolod Poletaev
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Answer: y=12

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute

Add 10 to both sides

Simplify.

User Miss
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