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Solve the equation. 20 = y + 8

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y=12

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User Sasha Fonseca
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Answer:

y = 12

Explanation:

20 = y + 8

Subtract 8 from both sides:

20 - 8 = 12 ; 8-8 =0

12 = y

Switch it around:

y = 12

Side note - what plus 8 would give you 20? 12!

User Narayanpatra
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