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Solve for y.
2 (y-2) = 4y + 8 - 2 (-4y - 3)

User KtorZ
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Answer:

-1.5

Explanation:

  • 2 (y-2) = 4y + 8 - 2 (-4y - 3)
  • 2y-4=4y+8+8y+6
  • 2y-4=12y+14
  • -4-14=14y-2y
  • -18=12y
  • y=-18/12
  • y=-1.5
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