SOLUTION: how to solve this equation 6y=5y-4

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Question 1142099: how to solve this equation 6y=5y-4
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1) Additive Inverse of 5y
(2) Multiplicative Inverse for the coefficient on y
(3) DONE


In your example, simplify after step 2 will be your solution.

Answer by ikleyn(52810)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Subtract  5y  from both sides,  and you will get the solution and the answer  IMMEDIATELY   (=  INSTANTLY).

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