Would you solve the equation 10=4(y-1) by using distributive property
Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the numerical equation:
10 = 4 ( y - 1)
Solve using the distributive property
Solution.
In order to solve using the distributive property, we simply start by distributing 4 to each value inside the parenthesis.
10 = 4( y - 1 )
10 = 4y - 4
Transpose -4 on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
4y = 10 + 4
4y = 14
Divide both sides by 4 in order to cancel out 4y and determine the value of y.
4y/4= 14/4
y = 7/2 or 3.5
Final answer:
y = 7/2 or 3.5