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8y+11= 6y + 11
solve for y
please help

User Sotero
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Answer:

Explanation:

8y+11=6y+11

we have the same number in both sides, they will cancel out

8y-6y=0

2y=0

y=0 is the only solution

User Xandy
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Answer:

y = 0

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

8y + 11 = 6y + 11

Step 2: Solve for y

  1. Subtract 6y on both sides: 2y + 11 = 11
  2. Subtract 11 on both sides: 2y = 0
  3. Divide 2 on both sides: y = 0
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