SOLUTION: How to I solve for x and y. How do I break the equation into smaller pieces to solve for both x and y. x + (y+7)=27 Thanks for the help.

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Question 714730: How to I solve for x and y. How do I break the equation into smaller pieces to solve for both x and y.
x + (y+7)=27
Thanks for the help.
Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can't, you need two equations to solve for two unknowns. You only have one equation. You need to read the problem again to find another (independent) relationship between x and y.