What value of y makes this equation true? 8(y - 9) = 24

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Answer:

Explanation:

We know that 8x3=24, so we have to find what would equal 3 in the parenthesis.

12-9=3

The correct equation would be 8 (12-9) =24, or to be very simple, 8x3=24.

So y=12.

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