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Solve for y: 3(y -4) -5 (y + 5) = -21...

Solve for `y: 3(y -4) -5 (y + 5) = -21`

A

`-4`

B

`-7`

C

`-3`

D

`-8`

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The correct Answer is:
d
Given `3(y -4) -5 (y +5) = -21`
`rArr 3y - 12 - 5y - 25 = -21`
`rArr -2y = 16`
`rArr y = (-16)/(2) = -8`
Hence, the correct option is (d)
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