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Simple (Linear) Equations (Including Word Problems) — MATHS STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6MATHSSimple (Linear) Equations (Including Word Problems)4 Marks
Question
Solve the following equation: 3y - (y + 2) = 4
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Answer

3y - (y + 2) = 4
⇒ 3y - y - 2 = 4
⇒ 2y - 2 = 4
⇒ 2y - 2 + 2 = 4 + 2 ...(Adding 2 to both sides)
⇒ 2y = 6
$\Rightarrow \frac{2 y}{2}=\frac{6}{2} \ldots($ Dividing by 2$)$
∴ y = 3

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