SOLUTION: I need help to solve the following . 16=5y+6 5k-26=24 5n-20=10 3q=18=48 6z-8=4 4j-18=30

Question 797477: I need help to solve the following .
16=5y+6
5k-26=24
5n-20=10
3q=18=48
6z-8=4
4j-18=30
Answer by Fiona26295(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16=5y+6
-6 -6
________
10=5y
10=5y
__ __
5 5
2=y
5k-26=24
+26 +26
_________
5k=50
5k=50
__ __
5 5
k=10
5n-20=10
+20 +20
_________
5n=30
5n=30
_________
5 5
n=6
6z-8=4
+8 +8
______
6z=12
6z=12
__ __
z=12
4j-18=30
+18 +18
_________
4j= 48
4j=48
__ __
j=12
To solve two-step equations you first have to do the inverse (opposite) of addition or subtraction. Then once you have your one-step equation you do the inverse of multiplication or division.
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