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The value of y that satisfies the equation 3(y+2)=12 is _____.


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Solution

The correct option is B

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3(y+2)=12
Dividing both the sides of the equation by 3,
3(y + 2)3=123
y + 2 = 4
Subtracting 2 from both the sides of the equation,
y + 2 - 2 = 4 - 2
y = 2
Hence the value of y is 2.


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