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If -2(3y+5)= -4, find the value of 5y.
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If -2(3y+5)= -4, find the value of 5y.

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Answer:

5y = -5

Explanation:

-2(3y+5)= -4

Divide each side by -2

-2/ -2 (3y+5)= -4/-2

3y+5 = 2

Subtract 5 from each side

3y +5 -5 = 2-5

3y = -3

Divide by 3

3y/3 = -3/3

y = -1

5y = 5*-1 = -5

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