SOLUTION: can you tel me how to solve the following equation? (4y+5)/2=y+9

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Question 271121: can you tel me how to solve the following equation?
(4y+5)/2=y+9
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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(4y+5)/2=y+9
4y+5=2y+9 multiply each side by 2
2y=4
y=2
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Ed