Answer: -19
Explanation:
Given equation
(3/4) (8y + 12) = 3y - 15
Divide (3/4) on both sides
(REMEMBER division of fraction can be converted to multiplication by using the reciprocal of the fraction)
(3/4) (8y + 12) ÷ (3/4) = (3y - 15) ÷ (3/4)
(3/4) (8y + 12) × (4/3) = (3y - 15) × (4/3)
8y + 12 = 4y - 20
Subtract 4y on both sides
8y + 12 - 4y = 4y - 20 - 4y
4y + 12 = -20
Subtract 12 on both sides
4y + 12 - 12 = -20 - 12
4y = -32
Divide 4 on both sides
4y / 4 = -32 / 4
y = -8
Evaluate the expression basing on the [y] value
2y - 3 ⇔ Given expression
=2(-8) - 3 ⇔ Substitute values into the expression
=-16 - 3 ⇔ Simplify by multiplication
=
⇔ Simplify by subtraction
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