SOLUTION: 4y+2=y+5

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Question 274952: 4y+2=y+5
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4y%2B2=y%2B5 Start with the given equation.



4y=y%2B5-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.



4y-y=5-2 Subtract y from both sides.



3y=5-2 Combine like terms on the left side.



3y=3 Combine like terms on the right side.



y=%283%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.



y=1 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is y=1