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Question 1053626: Can you show me step by step -5-(15y-1)=2(7y-16)-y
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5-(15y-1)=2(7y-16)-y
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-5 -15y + 1 = 14y - 32 - y
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-15y - 4 = 13y - 32
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28y = -36
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y = -9/7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Can you show me step by step -5-(15y-1)=2(7y-16)-y
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