SOLUTION: 1/2(2y+4)=-6

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Question 1144210: 1/2(2y+4)=-6
Found 3 solutions by greenestamps, ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by greenestamps(13198) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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1/2(2y+4) = -6


To solve this equation, multiply both sides by 2 to rid off the fractions.  You will get


2y + 4 = -12.


Subtract 4 from both sides.  You will get


2y = -12 - 4

2y = -16

y = %28-16%29%2F2 = -8.


ANSWER.  The given equation has the unique solution  y= -8.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That might be true.
Depends on the value of y.