-2(-1/2)+4y=15
Multiply -2 by -1/2 which leaves 1
(-2/1) *(-1/2) = 1
After mutliplied, you get:
1 + 4y = 15
Subtract 1 from both sides
1 + 4y = 15
-1 -1
4y = 14
Divide both sides by 4
4y = 14
4 4
The result is y=3.5
Janii T.
asked • 10/08/19What is the value of y? -2(-1/2)+4y=15
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Mark M. answered • 10/08/19
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-2(-1/2) + 4y = 15
1 + 4y = 15
4y = 14
y = 7 / 2
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