SOLUTION: 5 = 7y

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Question 226441: 5 = 7y
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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5+=+7y

Step 1. Divide by 7 to both sides of the equation to get y.

5%2F7=7y%2F7

5%2F7=y solution

Step 2. Check and substitute solution with original equation 5+=+7y


5+=+7%2A5%2F7

5=5 which is a true statement

Step 3. ANSWER: The solution is y=5%2F7

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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