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What is the variable in the following problems? 1. 6(x-2) = -18 2. -8(y + 9) = -40
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What is the variable in the following problems?
1. 6(x-2) = -18

2. -8(y + 9) = -40

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Divide both sides by the numeric factor on the left side, then solve.

x= -1 and y= -4

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i think x is -1 and y is 4
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