Solve for y (-4+y)/2=6

-4+y2=6

Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.

2⋅-4+y2=2⋅6

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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Cancel the common factor of 2.

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Cancel the common factor.

2⋅-4+y2=2⋅6

Rewrite the expression.

-4+y=2⋅6

Multiply 2 by 6.

-4+y=12

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

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

y=12+4

Add 12 and 4.

y=16

Solve for y (-4+y)/2=6

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