To solve the equation \( 2y + 8 = 16 \), follow these steps:
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Subtract 8 from both sides: \[ 2y + 8 - 8 = 16 - 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2y = 8 \]
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Divide both sides by 2: \[ \frac{2y}{2} = \frac{8}{2} \] This simplifies to: \[ y = 4 \]
Therefore, the value of \( y \) is \( 4 \).