SOLUTION: 4y+5-7=2y+6 what is y

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Question 511421: 4y+5-7=2y+6 what is y
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4y + 5 = 2y + 6
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subtract 2y from both sides
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2y +5 = 6
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subtract 5 from both sides
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2y = 1
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divide both sides by 2
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y = 1/2
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check the answer
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4(1/2) + 5 = 7
2(1/2) + 6 = 7
7 = 7
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Correct.
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Answer: y = 1/2.
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Done.