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Question 12354: I need to find the value of a variable. I am very confused. I think if I had the proper steps that I could solve the problems. can you help me with the proper steps to get to the answer. 6x-9/x-2 + y/5 x=1 y= 10

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Answer by akmb1215(68) About Me  (Show Source):
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Plug in a 1 every time you see x and a 10 every time you see y. Then, you will have 6(1)-9/(1)-2 + (10)/5. Step 1: First do 6(1), which is 6, then subtract 9, which is -3. Then, Divide by (1-2), which is -1. -3/-1 = 3. Then do 10/5, which is 2. Then add 3 + 2 = 5.