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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help im stuck on this question. What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 4 + 2) = 196 − 16?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so you have to answer this question in steps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the easiest step to start with is 196-16.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what is 196-16?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@m_moy123

OpenStudy (anonymous):

180

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct then the second step is to work out the equation in the parentheses on the left side of the problem.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you have options

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes They are 26, 28, 30, 32

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@barbdewysveck1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so that helps alot. now that you know that the equation on the right equals 180 u just have to swap the answers in for y. try that and let me know what you get.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The answer is 28 thank you so much for your help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np medal please. @m_moy123

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