Question

What is the value of y in the equation 4y-2(1-y)=-44?

Answer 1

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$\large\boxed{y = -7}$

4y - 2(1 - y) = -44

Begin by distributing -2:

4y - 2(1) - 2(-y) = -44

Simplify. A negative times a negative equals positive.

4y - 2 + 2y = -44

Combine like terms:

6y - 2 = -44

Add 2 to both sides:

6y = -42

Divide both sides by 6:

y = -7