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Solve for y: 10-3y = -2

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From the expression


10-3y=-2

Collect like terms


\begin{gathered} 10+2=3y \\ 12=3y \end{gathered}

Divide both sides by 3


\begin{gathered} (12)/(3)=(3y)/(3) \\ 4=y \\ y=4 \end{gathered}

Hence, the value of y=4

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