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2y + 9 - 6y=-31could I get some help with this

User Eric Nord
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Answer:

y = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation 2y+9-6y = -31

We are to find the value of y that will make the equation true

2y+9-6y = -31

Collect the like terms

2y-6y = -31-9

-4y = -40

Divide through by -4

-4y/-4 = -40/-4

y = 10

Hence the value of y is 10

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