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Question 98050: I need help on the following question. I don't understand it. (5-y)
+(6-y)-(5-y)=0
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Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5-Y)+(6-Y)-(5-Y)=0
5-Y+6-Y-5+Y=0
-Y=5-5-6
-Y=-6
Y=6 ANSWER.
PROOF
(5-6)+(6-6)-(5-6)=0
-1+0+1=0
0=0