SOLUTION: how do i do an equation like this: 9y+1-y=49

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Question 499939: how do i do an equation like this: 9y+1-y=49
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i do an equation like this: 9y+1-y=49
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Define "do"
9y+1-y=49
You can solve for y
8y+1 = 49
Subtract 1
8y = 48
Now what?