Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780321914620

Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, William L. Briggs

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 4.B, Problem 32E

Algebra Review. Use the skills covered in the Brief Review on p. 210 to solve the following equations.

32. 4y + 2 = 18

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Chapter 4.B, Problem 31E

Chapter 4.B, Problem 33E

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Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach (6th Edition)

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