SOLUTION: so is there an easier way to do this problem 14y+10=23y-17

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Question 569597: so is there an easier way to do this problem 14y+10=23y-17
Found 2 solutions by TutorDelphia, Alan3354:
Answer by TutorDelphia(193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
14y+10=23y-17
add 17 to both sides
14y+27=23y
subtract 14y from both sides
27=9y
divide both sides by 9
3=y
y=3

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
so is there an easier way to do this problem 14y+10=23y-17
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Easier than what?