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HELP ME PLEASE

Boxes A and B contain some counters. 8y + 1 counters Box A 6y + 9 counters Box B. the number of counters in each box is the same. Work out the value of y.

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

Equate Box A = Box B

8y + 1 = 6y + 9

2y = 8

y = 8/2

= 4

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