Before we get started, it is good to remember PEMDAS - the acronym that tells you the order to carry out equations.
P = parentheses
E = exponents
M = multiplication
D = division
A = addition
S = subtraction
Knowing this, we should start by doing the equations <em>within </em>each parentheses.

So we did the addition and subtraction pieces within each group leaving us with the above equation. Now let's multiply:

20 is the answer.
Answer:
x = 6
y = 9
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8y+4 = 2(y-1)
8y+4 = 2y-2
8y-2y+4 = -2
6y+4 = -2
6y = -2-4
6y = -6
y = -1