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Solve 7+y=5(2y-1)+3y. Y=

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Answer: y = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

7 + y = 5(2y - 1) + 3y ← distribute and simplify right side

7 + y = 10y - 5 + 3y

7 + y = 13y - 5 ( subtract y from both sides )

7 = 12y - 5 ( add 5 to both sides )

12 = 12y ( divide both sides by 12 )

1 = y

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