SOLUTION: 6(y+2)-4=-10 I have no idea....Thanks if you can help...

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Question 53730: 6(y+2)-4=-10

I have no idea....Thanks if you can help...
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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Because there is only one variable (y), you'll solve for that. First, expand the left side to 6y%2B12-4=-10. Combine like terms to get 6y%2B8=-10. Now subtract 8 from sides to get 6y=-18. Finally, divide both sides by 6 to get y=-3.