SOLUTION: 7 (2+ y) = 4y 7 (21 - 4) = 2 (a + 4)

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Question 567514: 7 (2+ y) = 4y
7 (21 - 4) = 2 (a + 4)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%282%2By%29=4y Start with the given equation.


14%2B7y=4y Distribute.


7y=4y-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.


7y-4y=-14 Subtract 4y from both sides.


3y=-14 Combine like terms on the left side.


y=%28-14%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=-14%2F3