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What is the solution to y + 8.5 = 17.2?

User Jundymek
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Answer:

8.7

Explanation:

y + 8.5 = 17.2

combine the like terms

y = 17.2-8.5

y=8.7

verify

y + 8.5 = 17.2

8.7+8.5=17.2

17.2=17.2

User Masae
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Answer:

y =8.7

Explanation:

y + 8.5 = 17.2

Subtract 8.5 from each side

y +8.5-8.5 = 17.2 -8.5

y =8.7


User KenS
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