Asked by darren

What is the value of y in the equation 2(3y + 7 + 5) = 196 − 16?





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Use number properties to simplify the equation.

Perform written operations to combine terms.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
2(3y + 7 + 5) = 196 − 16
Inside parentheses: 7 + 5 = 12, so 2(3y + 12) = 180
Distribute: 6y + 24 = 180
Subtract 24: 6y = 156
Divide by 6: y = 26

Answer: 26