Question 157348


{{{7y-44=12y+11}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7y=12y+11+44}}} Add {{{44}}} to both sides.



{{{7y-12y=11+44}}} Subtract {{{12y}}} from both sides.



{{{-5y=11+44}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-5y=55}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{y=(55)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{y}}}.



{{{y=-11}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{y=-11}}} 



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