Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Test - Page 183: 6

Answer

y = $-\frac{19}{6}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{4(y - 1)}{5}$ = 2y + 3 Multiply both sides by 5: 4(y - 1) = 5(2y + 3) Distribute: 4y - 4 = 10y + 15 Subtract 10y from both sides: -6y - 4 = 15 Add 4 to both sides: -6y = 19 Divide both sides by -6: y = $-\frac{19}{6}$
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