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-53 = 8y + 4y - 17 solve for y and simplify as much as possible

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Answer:

y = -3

Explanation:

-53 = 8y + 4y - 17

combine y terms on right side:

-53 = 12y - 17

add 17 to both sides:

-53 + 17 = 12y - 17 + 17

-36 = 12y

divide both sides by 12:

-36/12 = 12y/12

y = -3

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