SOLUTION: y+20=4y-10 How do I find the value of y?

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Question 211482: y+20=4y-10
How do I find the value of y?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y%2B20=4y-10 Start with the given equation.


y=4y-10-20 Subtract 20 from both sides.


y-4y=-10-20 Subtract 4y from both sides.


-3y=-10-20 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3y=-30 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%28-30%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate y.


y=10 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=10