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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-3y-6.4=8.6$$

Solve for y

$y=-5$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add $6.4$ to both sides.

$$-3y=8.6+6.4$$

Add $8.6$ and $6.4$ to get $15$.

$$-3y=15$$

Divide both sides by $-3$.

$$y=\frac{15}{-3}$$

Divide $15$ by $-3$ to get $-5$.

$$y=-5$$