SOLUTION: what does 4y+6=7y-9 Equal? i don't understand it.

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Question 400566: what does 4y+6=7y-9 Equal? i don't understand it.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given:
4y+6=7y-9
You are trying to solve for y:
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4y+6=7y-9
start by subtracting 4y from both sides to get:
6=3y-9
next add 9 to both sides:
15=3y
finally, divide both sides by 3:
5 = y