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X+3y=28 find the value of y when x equals 28

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Answer:

y = 0

Explanation:

x + 3y = 28

Put x = 28 and solve for y:

28 + 3y = 28 subtract 28 from both sides

28 - 28 + 3y = 28 - 28

3y = 0 divide both sides by 3

3y : 3 = 0 : 3

y = 0

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