SOLUTION: Solve the equation. Round your result to two decimal places. 18.3y-7.6=8.4y-14.6

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Question 149603: Solve the equation. Round your result to two decimal places. 18.3y-7.6=8.4y-14.6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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18.3y-7.6=8.4y-14.6 Start with the given equation.


18.3y-7.6-8.4y=-14.6 Subtract 8.4y from both sides.


18.3y-8.4y=-14.6%2B7.6 Add 7.6 to both sides.


9.9y=-7 Combine like terms.


y=%28-7%29%2F%289.9%29 Divide both sides by 9.9.


y=-0.71 Divide.


So the answer is y=-0.71