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Solving Equations with the Variable on Each Side:
1/2 (6−y)=y​

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Answer:

y = 2

First rearrange terms:

1/2 (-y + 6) = y

Combine multiple terms into a single fraction:

1 (-y + 6) over 2

Multiply by 1:

-y + 6 over 2

Solution: y = 2

Explanation:

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User Torlack
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Answer:

y = 2

Explanation:


(1)/(2) (6 - y) = y ← multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction

6 - y = 2y ( add y to both sides )

6 = 3y ( divide both sides by 3 )

2 = y

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