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How do you solve #-2(3y-7)=56#?

Answer 1

Eva Abramson

y = -7

#-2(3y-7)=56#

Begin with distributing the -2 into 3y and -7.

#-6y+14=56#

Next, subtract 14 from both sides.

#-6y=42#

Finally, divide -6 from both sides.

#y=-7#

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Answer 2

Ethan Adkins

To solve the equation -2(3y-7)=56, you first distribute -2 to both terms inside the parentheses: -6y + 14 = 56. Then, you subtract 14 from both sides to isolate the term with y: -6y = 42. Finally, divide both sides by -6 to solve for y: y = -7.

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