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Solve the following equation by combining like terms:
4y - 2y = 18

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4y-2y=18
(Collect like terms)
2y=18
(Divide like terms)
y=9
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Answer:

y = 9

Explanation:

Collect the like terms:

2y = 18

Divide both sides by 2 to make y on its own

y = 9

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