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Question 530027: I need help in solving the following algebra problem;
5=2y - y + 1 please. The directions says to simplify, solve then check your answer
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5=2y - y + 1
5=y+1
5-1=y
4=y
y=4

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5=2y-y+1
5=2(4)-4+1
5=8-4+1
5=9-4
5=5