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Solve the following equation 2y-4=-5y+16

User Abdillah
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Answer:

y=3

Explanation:

2y-4=-5y+16

2y+5y-4=16

7y-4=16

7y=16+4

7y=20

y=
(20)/(7)

y=3

User Tatia
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Answer:

y=20/7 or y=2.85

Explanation:

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