SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated letter. z=14-y, for y. The solution is y _____

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Question 443071: Solve for the indicated letter.
z=14-y, for y.
The solution is y _____


Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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z = 14 -y.
To solve for y, we need to isolate y on one side and the rest of the variables/constants on the other.
To do this, let's first add y to both sides.
z +y = 14 -y + y
z+y = 14
To finish this off, let's subtract z on both sides.
highlight%28y+=+14+-z%29