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What is the value of y?

3y + 10
----------- = 2y
4

A. -10
B. 2
C. 5
D. 10

User NFern
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Y=2 that's your answer
User DouglasH
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Times it by 4:
3y+10 = 2y*4
3y+10 = 8y

Move the 12y over to the other side:
10 = 8y - 3y
10 = 5y

Divide both sides by 5:
10/5 = 5y/5
2 = y

Hope this helps! :)
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