<PRE><B>Question 1049442</B>
Would you solve the equation 10=4(y-1) by using distributive property or by dividing each side by 4? Explain
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You could do either as a 1st step.
Using distribution you get::
4y-4 = 10
4y = 14
y = 7/2
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Dividing first you get:
y-1 = 10/4
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y = 10/4 + 4/4
y = 14/4
y = 7/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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