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What is the first step in isolating the variable in this equality

4y+2>24

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Answer:

Subtract 2 from each side.

Explanation:

4y+2>24

-2 -2

4y>22

/4 /4

y > 5.5

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Answer:

subtract 2, then divide by 4, y > 11/2

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