Question

What is the value of y in the equation 2(4y − 1) = 6? 0 1 6 8

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

2(4y - 1) = 6 |use distributive property: a(b - c) = ab - ac

8y - 2 = 6 |add 2 to both sides

8y = 8 |divide both sides by 8

y = 1