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If 5 x 6 = 20 + y, what is the value of y?

User Nicowernli
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5 x 6 = 30

y + 20 = 30

y + 20 - 20 = 30 - 20

y = 10

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5*6=20+y

30=20+y

30-20=20-20+y

10=y

Check answer by using substitution method

5*6=20+y

30=20+10

30=30

Answer is y=10

User Samuel Hulla
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