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294y-9)=14 Can anyone solve for y?

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Answer:

y = 4

Explanation:

I think you meant

2(4y - 9 ) = 14

Multiply:

2 ×4y = 8y

2× 9 = 18

Thus, we have

8y-18 = 14

Now add 18 to both sides

8y-18+18=14+18

Simplify

8y = 32

Solution:

y = 4

Hence y = 4.

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