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5y+2(3y-1)=xy-(y-2) find the value of x.
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5y+2(3y-1)=xy-(y-2) find the value of x.

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Answer:

x = 12

Explanation:

5y+2(3y-1)=xy-(y-2) =

Distribute and simplify

5y+6y-2=xy-y-2 =

Simplify and combine like terms

11y-2 = xy - y - 2 =

Add 2 to both sides and add y to both sides

12y = xy

Divide both sides by y

12 = x

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