The equation is .
(Distribute 4)
(Multiply:
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(Distribute 2)
(Multiply:
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Apply subtraction property of equality: If a = b then .
(Subtract 20 from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Subtract 4y from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
\ (Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
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Apply division property of equality: If a = b then .
(Divide each side by 2)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The solution is .