SOLUTION: hello i am stuck on the following problem 1/2y + 10 = 2y-2 i would appreciate any help you can give me thank you sue beaulieulj@gmail.com

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Question 345569: hello i am stuck on the following problem
1/2y + 10 = 2y-2
i would appreciate any help you can give me
thank you
sue
beaulieulj@gmail.com
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, unlockmath:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start by multiplying both sides by 2. Write back if you are still stuck.

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Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
With these type of equations that have fractions it's best to get rid of the fractions. In this case, multiply by 2 to get:
y + 20 = 4y-4
Now we can subtract 1y and add 4 to both sides to get:
3y=24
Divide by 3:
y=8
Make sense?
RJ
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