SOLUTION: This is the problem 4y-8=2y+14. Here's what i did to try to solve. 4y-8=2y+14 4y+2y=8-14 6y=6

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Question 121210: This is the problem 4y-8=2y+14. Here's what i did to try to solve.
4y-8=2y+14
4y+2y=8-14
6y=6

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Add 8 to both sides


Subtract 2y from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y



Divide

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