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Literal equations 5y-72=7+5x

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Step 1. Add 72 to both sides

5y = 7 + 5x + 72

Step 2. Simplify 7 + 5x + 72 to 5x + 79

5y = 5x + 79

Step 3. Divide both sides by 5

y = 5x + 79/5

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