SOLUTION: how do you solve this equation: 4y-9=15

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Question 280574: how do you solve this equation: 4y-9=15
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4y-9=15 since thers a negative 9 on the variable side, add a +9 to both sides
4y-9%2B9=15%2B9 add them
4y=24divide by 4
4y%2F4=24%2F4
highlight%28y=6%29 and thats just that simple