Solve for y 6=2(y+2)

6=2(y+2)

Rewrite the equation as 2(y+2)=6.

2(y+2)=6

Divide each term by 2 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 2(y+2)=6 by 2.

2(y+2)2=62

Cancel the common factor of 2.

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Cancel the common factor.

2(y+2)2=62

Divide y+2 by 1.

y+2=62

Divide 6 by 2.

y+2=3

Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

y=3-2

Subtract 2 from 3.

y=1

Solve for y 6=2(y+2)

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