SOLUTION: 8y-(5y+2)=16?

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Question 212634: 8y-(5y+2)=16?
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8y-(5y+2)=16?

Step 1. Distribute -1 into the parenthesis.

8y-%285y%2B2%29=16

8y-5y-2=16

Step 2. Now combine like terms (8y-5y) as shown below.

3y-2=16

Step 3. Add 2 to both sides of equation to isolate 3y on left side of equation and note -2+2=0.

3y-2%2B2=16%2B2

3y=18

Step 4. Now, divide by 3 in both sides of equation and note 3/3=1.

3y%2F3=18%2F3

y=6

Step 5. ANSWER: y=6

I hope the above steps were helpful.

Good luck in your studies!

Respectfully,
Dr J

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