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For what value of the variable: is the value of 9−y twice as much as the value of y?

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Answer:

y = 3

Explanation:

9 - y = 2y

+ y + y Add y to both sides

9 = 3y Divide both sides by 3

3 = y When y = 3, the value of 9 - y is twice the value of y.

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