In the equation 8y + 72 = 24 what is the value of y? A. -6 B. 6 C. 12 D. -7

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In the equation 8y + 72 = 24 what is the value of y?

A. -6
B. 6
C. 12
D. -7

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

8y + 72 = 24

Subtract 72 from each side

8y + 72-72 = 24-72

8y =-48

Divide each side by 8

8y/8 = -48/8

y = -6

Phse answered Aug 31, 2021

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