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How do I solve for y: 2 + y = -7 + 2y

User Harshalb
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Answer:

2 + y = -7 + 2y

collect like terms

y-2y=-7-2

-y=-9

y=9

Explanation:

User Microshine
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Answer:

y=9

Explanation:

2+y=-7+2y

2=-7+2y-y

2=-7+y

y=2-(-7)

y=2+7

y=9

User Jose Rui Santos
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