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2y - 16 = 12 solve for y and simplify your answer as much as possible
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2y - 16 = 12 solve for y and simplify your answer as much as possible

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Answer: y = 14 is the solution.

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Answer:

y = 14

Explanation:

2y - 16 = 12

add 16 to both sides:

2y - 16 + 16 = 12 + 16

2y = 28

divide both sides by 2:

2y/2 = 28/2

y = 14

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