Solve for y 6y+(16-2y)=4(4+y)

6y+(16-2y)=4(4+y)

Subtract 2y from 6y.

4y+16=4(4+y)

Simplify 4(4+y).

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Apply the distributive property.

4y+16=4⋅4+4y

Multiply 4 by 4.

4y+16=16+4y

Move all terms containing y to the left side of the equation.

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Subtract 4y from both sides of the equation.

4y+16-4y=16

Combine the opposite terms in 4y+16-4y.

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Subtract 4y from 4y.

0+16=16

Add 0 and 16.

16=16

Since 16=16, the equation will always be true for any value of y.

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Solve for y 6y+(16-2y)=4(4+y)

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