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Solve - 72 = 8(y - 3).​

User DancesWithBamboo
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Answer:

y=-6

Explanation:

-72 = 8 (y - 3)

Distribute

-72 = 8y - 24

Subtract 24 from -72

-48 = 8y

Divide -48 by 8

-48/8

y=-6

User BJack
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Answer:

- 72 = 8(y - 3) is y= -6

72 = 8(y - 3) is y= 12

Hope this helps you :-))

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