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Question 253364: there is a question on my paper that i dont understand how to do. its 10+y>12. Can you explain to me how to solve this problem
Found 2 solutions by hokies, stanbon:
Answer by hokies(65)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation:
10+y-10 > 12 - 10
Now simplify since 10-10=0
y > 2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10+y>12
Subtract 10 from each side to solve for "y":
y > 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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