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Can you solve this equation with work? I can't figure out how to show my work for this one.

2(y+x+14) = 14 + 2x

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2(y + x + 14) = 14 + 2x

2(y) + 2(x) + 2(14) = 14 + 2x

2y + 2x + 28 = 14 + 2x

2y + 2x - 2x = 14 - 28

2y = -14

2y / 2 = -14 / 2

y = -7

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