SOLUTION: How do you solve this problem 7y+5=6y +11

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Question 642001: How do you solve this problem 7y+5=6y +11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7y%2B5=6y%2B11 Start with the given equation.


7y=6y%2B11-5 Subtract 5 from both sides.


7y-6y=11-5 Subtract 6y from both sides.


y=11-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


y=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=6