Example: Solve each equation.10y-(4y+8)= -20

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Vmeyer · Answer 1 · 2023-06-22T12:28:24+0000

y = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

10y-(4y+8)= -20

Open the bracket:

10y - 4y - 8 = -20

Note: multiplication of opposite signs give a negative number

Collect like terms:

10y - 4y = -20 + 8

6y = -12

Divide through by 6:

$\begin{gathered} (6y)/(6)=(-12)/(6) \\ y\text{ = -2} \end{gathered}$

The answer is y = -2