SOLUTION: Solve the following equation and write the value of Y in the answer box. Solve by finding the value of Y in 2Y + 1 = 17

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Question 925044: Solve the following equation and write the value of Y in the answer box.

Solve by finding the value of Y in
2Y + 1 = 17
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y%2B1=17 Start with the given equation.


2y=17-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2y=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%2816%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=8