To solve the equation \(3(y - 8) = -6\), follow these steps:
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Distribute the 3 on the left side: \[ 3y - 24 = -6 \]
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Next, add 24 to both sides to isolate the term with \(y\): \[ 3y - 24 + 24 = -6 + 24 \] \[ 3y = 18 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 3 to solve for \(y\): \[ y = \frac{18}{3} \] \[ y = 6 \]
So the solution is \(y = 6\).