SOLUTION: 2y+27=5y

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Question 578210: 2y+27=5y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y%2B27=5y Start with the given equation.


2y=5y-27 Subtract 27 from both sides.


2y-5y=-27 Subtract 5y from both sides.


-3y=-27 Combine like terms on the left side.


y=%28-27%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate y.


y=9 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=9