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2.5 ( y + ⅖ ) = -13
im really bad at math someone pls help

User Jose Varez
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Answer:

-5.6

Explanation:

first distribute the 2.5

also convert the 2/5 to decimal (0.4) because it's hard to work with both decimal and fraction

2.5y + 2.5*0.4 = -13

2.5y +1 = -13

y = -14/2.5 = -5.6

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