SOLUTION: what is the answer to 2y-3=5-2y

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Question 718807: what is the answer to 2y-3=5-2y
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2y-3=5-2y Start with the given equation.


2y=5-2y%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2y%2B2y=5%2B3 Add 2y to both sides.


4y=5%2B3 Combine like terms on the left side.


4y=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%288%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate y.


y=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=2