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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-09-01

If \(-2(3y + 5) = -4\), find the value of \(5y\).

Asked by Blythe

Answer (3)

− 2 ( 3 y + 5 ) = − 4 − 6 y − 10 = − 4 ∣ a dd 10 t o b o t h s i d es − 6 y = 6 ∣ d i v i d e b o t h s i d es b y ( − 6 ) y = − 1 ​

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

− 2 ( 3 y + 5 ) = − 4 − 6 y − 10 = − 4 − 6 y = 6 y = − 1 5 y = 5 ⋅ ( − 1 ) = − 5

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

The value of y is − 1 . Therefore, the value of 5 y is − 5 .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24