Vanessa tried to solve the equation 0.6(y-10)=6. What was her mistake and how would you correct it? 0.6(y-10)=6 0.6(y-10)+10=6+10 0.6y=16 y=26.6(pi) Added 10 to both sides Divided both sides by 0.6 Explain

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Vanessa tried to solve the equation 0.6(y-10)=6. What was her mistake and how would you correct it?

0.6(y-10)=6

0.6(y-10)+10=6+10

0.6y=16

y=26.6(pi)

Added 10 to both sides
Divided both sides by 0.6

Explain her mistake and how to correct it please!

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the answer is 2

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Answer:

y=20

Explanation:

0.6(y-10)=6

0.6y-6=6

0.6y=6+6

0.6y=12

y=12/0.6

y=20

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