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How do you solve -7+11=75+y

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Answer: y = -71

Explanation:

Simplify -7+11 to 4.

4 = 75 + y

Subtract 75 from both sides.

4 - 75 = y

Simplify 4-75 to −71.

-71 = y

Switch Sides

y = -71

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