What is the value of y if (4y + 8) - (7y - 12) = 11? ( answer + 10 )?

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(4y + 8) - (7y - 12) = 11     is     1(4y + 8) - 1(7y - 12) = 11

1(4y + 8) - 1(7y - 12) = 11               Given
        4y + 8 - 7y + 12 = 11              Distribute the 1 and the -1
                    -3y + 20 = 11             Combine like terms
                            -3y = -9              Subtract 20 from both sides
                               y = 3                Divide both sides by -3

y = 3

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If jon had $4.00 then takes away $2.25, then he should have $1.75 left. $4.00 - $2.25 = $1.75 hope this ; )