SOLUTION: How do I do the problem 5y-2=28-y

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Question 649367: How do I do the problem 5y-2=28-y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5y-2=28-y Start with the given equation.


5y=28-y%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


5y%2By=28%2B2 Add y to both sides.


6y=28%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


6y=30 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%2830%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate y.


y=5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=5