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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

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Question

$$-2.9+(y-5.3)=-3.4$$

Solve for y

$y=4.8$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $5.3$ from $-2.9$ to get $-8.2$.

$$-8.2+y=-3.4$$

Add $8.2$ to both sides.

$$y=-3.4+8.2$$

Add $-3.4$ and $8.2$ to get $4.8$.

$$y=4.8$$