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Mathmatic equation
solve y:
7=4(3y-3)

User Mireille
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Use the distributive property
12y-12=7
-12 goes to the other direction by changing its sign
12y=7+12
12y=19
Divide
Y=19/12
User Luc Laverdure
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Answer:

y=1.58

Explanation:

7=4(3y-3)

Simplify the distributive property.

7=12y-12

Add 12 to both sides.

19=12y

Divide 12 on both sides.

1.58=y

-hope it helps

User Grinish Nepal
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