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Solve: $\frac{y + 1}{2} - \frac{2y - 1}{3}$ = 4

A.

y = 19

B.

y = -19

C.

y = -29

D.

y = 29

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Correct answer is B

$\frac{y + 1}{2} - \frac{2y - 1}{3}$ = $\frac{4}{1}$

- $\frac{3(y + 1) - 2(2y - 1)}{6} = \frac{4}{1}$

3y + 3 - 4y + 2 = 24

- y + 5 = 24

- y = 24 - 5 = 19

y = - 19

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