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Solve for y.
6 = 2 (y+2)

y = ___

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y=1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

User Danylo Zatorsky
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Answer:


y=1

Explanation:

Given the following question:


6=2(y+2)

In order to find the answer, we will rewrite the equation by switching the sides and then solve by dividing on both sides.


6=2(y+2)

2\left(y+2\right)=6

(2(y+2))/(2) =y+2

6/2=3

y+2=3

2-2=0

3-2=1

y=1

Hope this helps.

User Robbbert
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