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4y -7 = 5 -2y +2y +2y add 2y to each side 6y -7 = 5 +7 +7 add 7 to each side y =

User Metraon
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4y-7 = 5-2y+2y+2y
add 2y on both sides
6y-7 = 5+4y
add 7 on both sides
6y-4y=12
2y=12
y=6


User Jorn
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4y - 7 = 5 - 2y

Add 2y to both sides.

6y - 7 = 5

Add 7 to both sides.

6y = 12

Divide both sides by 6

y = 2
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