Question

What is the value of y in the equation 4y – 2(1 – y) = –44?
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–15
–14
–7

Answer 1

y = -7

Explanation:

4y - 2(1 - y) = -44

4y - 2 + 2y = -44

6y - 2 = -44

6y = -42

y = -7