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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$4y=7y-9$$

Solve for y

$y=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $7y$ from both sides.

$$4y-7y=-9$$

Combine $4y$ and $-7y$ to get $-3y$.

$$-3y=-9$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$y=\frac{-9}{-3}$$

Divide $-9$ by $-3$ to get $3$.

$$y=3$$