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  1. October 30th 2008, 05:07 PM #1
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    algebra ll value of y

    50=2(y-2) - 2(3y-2)
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  2. October 30th 2008, 05:12 PM #2
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    50=2(y-2) - 2(3y-2)

    divide each term by 2 ...

    25 = (y-2) - (3y - 2)

    25 = y - 2 - 3y + 2

    can you finish?
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  3. October 30th 2008, 05:26 PM #3
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    like terms

    do you put like terms together
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  5. October 30th 2008, 05:31 PM #5
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    answer

    is the answer y=-12.5
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  6. October 30th 2008, 05:51 PM #6
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    thank you!

    thanks for help
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