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Solve this equation with a variable term on both sides. 5.1y = –0.3y – 21.6 What is the solution? need help now (will mark brainlliest)

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

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User Namit Gupta
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Answer:

y = -4

Explanation:

Combine the y terms. To do this, add 0.3y to both sides, which results in:

5.1y + 0.3y = -21.6, or

5.4y = -21.6

Dividing both sides by 5.4 yields the desired result:

y = -21.6/5.4 = -4

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