Solve for y. 32y - 24 = 24y + 56.

Schnitte asked Jul 14, 2023

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Schnitte asked Jul 14, 2023

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Solution

Solve for y. 32y - 24 = 24y + 56

solve for the value of y

collect like terms:

$\begin{gathered} 32y-24=24y+56 \\ 32y-24y=56+24 \\ 8y=80 \end{gathered}$

Divide both side by 8

$\begin{gathered} 8y=80 \\ y=(80)/(8) \\ y=10 \end{gathered}$

Therefore the correct value of y = 10

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