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Question
Solve the following equation: 3y - (y + 2) = 4
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Solution
3y - (y + 2) = 4
⇒ 3y - y - 2 = 4
⇒ 2y - 2 = 4
⇒ 2y - 2 + 2 = 4 + 2 ...(Adding 2 to both sides)
⇒ 2y = 6
⇒ `"2y"/2 = 6/2` ...(Dividing by 2)
∴ y = 3
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