SOLUTION: how do I solve this equation? (y-6)-(y+5)= 2y

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Question 750734: how do I solve this equation?
(y-6)-(y+5)= 2y
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%28y-6%29-1%28y%2B5%29=2y Start with the given equation.


y-6-y-5=2y Distribute.


-11=2y Combine like terms on the left side.


0=2y%2B11 Add 11 to both sides.


-2y=11 Subtract 2y from both sides.


y=%2811%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate y.


y=-11%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is y=-11%2F2 which in decimal form is y+=+-5.5