SOLUTION: 2y+5=19 sho work plz

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Question 783636: 2y+5=19 sho work plz
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y%2B5=19 Start with the given equation.


2y=19-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


2y=14 Combine like terms on the right side.


y=%2814%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.


y=7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=7