SOLUTION: Question: 4 (y-1) + 3 = 2y - 7 What I have done so far: 4y + 3 = 2y - 7 <-----the second step I got this question from Mathpower 8

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Question 129320: Question:
4 (y-1) + 3 = 2y - 7
What I have done so far:
4y + 3 = 2y - 7 <-----the second step
I got this question from Mathpower 8
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(y-1)+3=2y-7
4y-4+3=2y-7 (you forgot the -4 term)
4y-2y=-7+4-3
2y=-6
y=-6/2
y=-3 answer.