OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §8.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 94 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 94

What is the first step you take when solving the equation $3 - 7 (y - 4) = 38 ?$ Explain why this is your first step.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §8.3 Solve Equations with Variables and Constants on Both Sides · Exercise 94

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