Question

PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Solve, showing and explaining all steps in the process. 7(y + 2) – (2y – 5) = 41

Answer 1

y=6.4

Explanation:

distribute:

7y+14-2y-5=41

then combine like terms:

5y+9=41

subtract 9 from both sides:

5y=32

divide 5 by both sides:

y=6.4

Answer 2

Explanation:

Remove parentheses.

7(y+2)-2y+5=41

2 Expand.

7y+14-2y+5=41

3 Simplify 7y+14-2y+5 to 5y+19.

5y+19=41

4 Subtract 19 from both sides.

5y=41-19

5 Simplify 41-19 to 22

5y=22

6 Divide both sides by 5.

y= 22/5

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