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What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 4 + 2) = 196 - 16?

What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 4 + 2) = 196 - 16?
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What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 4 + 2) = 196 - 16?

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The answer is 28!

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User Teiv
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Hi!

First, simplify, then use the distribution property.
2(3y + 6) = 180

Distribute
6y + 12 = 180

Subtract 12 from both sides.
6y = 168

Divide by 6 on both sides
y = 28

The answer is 28

Hope this helps! :)
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