<PRE><B>Question 173118</B>


{{{18-4y=-3(2-y)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{18-4y=-6+3y}}} Distribute.



{{{-4y=-6+3y-18}}} Subtract {{{18}}} from both sides.



{{{-4y-3y=-6-18}}} Subtract {{{3y}}} from both sides.



{{{-7y=-6-18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7y=-24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(-24)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=24/7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{y=24/7}}} which approximates to {{{y=3.429}}}. 



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