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How do you solve #4(y-1) = 2(y+2)#?

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Ellie · Stefan V.

Mar 18, 2017

#y=4#

Explanation:

#1.# Distribute the #4# and the #2#

#4(y)+4(-1)=2(y)+2(2)#

#4y-4=2y+4#

#2.# Bring all factors to one side

#4y-2y=4+4#

#2y=8#

#y=8/2#

#y=4#

ANSWER: #" "y=4#

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