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21 December, 11:36

Instruction

Active

Choosing the Next Step

Quick

Check

Consider the steps to solve the equation

(y + 20) - 4 = (24 - 1)

Use the multiplication property of equality to isolate

Distribute

ty + 8 - 9 - 1oy - 20

What is the next step after using the distributive

property?

Use the multiplication property of equality to isolate

the variable term on one side of the equation

Use the multiplication property of equality to isolate

the constant on one side of the equation

Combine the like terms on the right side of the

equation

Combine the like terms on the left side of the

equation

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  1. 21 December, 11:51
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    y = 7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1) The parentheses can be removed completely: y + 20 - 4 = 24 - 1

    2) Combining like terms results in y + 16 = 23

    3) Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate y:

    y = 7
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