SOLUTION: I am stuck on this question -2(3y-7)=56 and I need to know what Y is i just cant figure it out please help me:D

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Question 277544: I am stuck on this question -2(3y-7)=56 and I need to know what Y is i just cant figure it out please help me:D
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-2%283y-7%29=56 Start with the given equation.



-6y%2B14=56 Distribute.



-6y=56-14 Subtract 14 from both sides.



-6y=42 Combine like terms on the right side.



y=%2842%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate y.



y=-7 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is y=-7