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What is the value of y in the equation 3(3y - 9) = 0?

a - 1
b - 3
c - 4

User Rytisk
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Explanation:

Use the Distributive Property in order to solve.

Distributive Example:
a(b+c)=ab+ac

Using the property into the equation:


3(3y-9)=3(3y)-3(9)=9y-27


9y-27=0

Add 27 to both sides:


9y=27

Divide each side by 9:


y=3

b is correct.

User Andreas Rossberg
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