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Solve the equation. If the equation is an identity, choose identity. If it has no solution, choose no solution.

4y + 2 =-1/3
(8-12y)

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\displaystyle\\Answer: y=-(7)/(12)

Explanation:


\displaystyle\\4y+2=-(1)/(3)\\\\

Multiply both parts of the equation by 3:


\displaystyle\\(3)(4y+2)=(-(1)/(3) )(3)\\12y+6=-1\\12y+6-6=-1-6\\12y=-7

Divide both parts of the equation by 12:


\displaystyle\\y=-(7)/(12)

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