Which equation below illustrates the distributive property? A. 4 x + 5 = 5 + 4 x B. 5 ( x − 3 ) = 5 x − 15 C. 3 ( x + 2 ) + 3 (
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Answer:
y = - 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
=
( cross- multiply )
9(y + 2) = 3y ← distribute left side
9y + 18 = 3y ( subtract 3y from both sides )
6y + 18 = 0 ( subtract 18 from both sides )
6y = - 18 ( divide both sides by 6 )
y = - 3