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How do you solve #3(4y-8)=12#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

#3(4y − 8) = 12#

#12y - 24 = 12#

#12y = 36#

#y = 36/12#

#y = 3#

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Answer 2

Ethan Adkins

To solve the equation (3(4y - 8) = 12), you can follow these steps:

Distribute the 3 on the left side of the equation: (3 \times 4y - 3 \times 8 = 12).
Simplify both sides of the equation: (12y - 24 = 12).
Add 24 to both sides of the equation: (12y = 36).
Divide both sides of the equation by 12: (y = 3).

So, the solution to the equation is (y = 3).

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