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Solve for y.

8(y – 2) = 4y

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Answer:

y =4

Explanation:

8(y – 2) = 4y

Distribute

8y -16 =4y

Subtract 8y from each side

8y-8y -16 = 4y -8y

-16 = -4y

Divide each side by -4

-16/-4 = -4y/-4

4 = y

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