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Here's a question 2=9-1y what is y

User Zgirod
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Answer:

y = 7

Explanation:

Subtract 9 from both sides.

-7 = -y

Divide both sides by negative 1 (or multiply by negative 1).

7 = y

So, in mathematical terms, y = 7.

Hope this helps! :)

User Methexis
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Answer:

y=7

Explanation:

2=9-1y

subtract 9 from both sides

-7=-1y

divide both sides by -1 to get y alone

7=y

Hope this helps, if not let me know.

User Alexander MacLeod
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