SOLUTION: 2y-5-(y-3)=7 solve for the unknown variable in each of the following equation.show all your work.

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Question 710861: 2y-5-(y-3)=7
solve for the unknown variable in each of the following equation.show all your work.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y-5-%28y-3%29=7 Start with the given equation.


2y-5-y%2B3=7 Distribute.


y-2=7 Combine like terms on the left side.


y=7%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


y=9 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=9