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Solve for x and explain how you got your answer. (no links or you’re reported)

-4 (y - 2) = 12

User Tammy
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Answer:

y = -1

Explanation:

I'll solve for "y" since there is no "x"

First expand the numbers inside the parenthesis by multiplying -4

-4y + 8 =12

Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate -4y

-4y = 4

divide both sides by -4 to get "y"

y= -1

User Dronz
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Lol i dont know

ANSWER:

y = -1

Solution:

-4(y - 2) = 12

= y - 2 = -3

= y = -1

hehe

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