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What is the value of y in the equation 2(4y − 1) = 6?

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2(4y-1) = 6

simplify

8y-2 = 6

+2 to both sides

8y = 8

/8 to both sides

y=1
User Vegard Larsen
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2(4Y-1)=6
8Y-2=6
8Y=6+2
8Y=8
Y=8/8=1

Answer: y=1
User Christopher Martin
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