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5(y+2/5)=-13
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Answer:

y = -3

Explanation:

5(-3 + 2/5) = -13

2/5 = 0.4

5(-3 + 0.4) = -13

5(-2.6) = -13

Do the multiplication on a calculator

5 x -2.6 = -13

-13 = -13

User Saurabh Wadhwa
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Answer:

y=-3

Explanation:

first distribute then solve for y

5y+2=-13

-2 on both sides

5y=-15

divide by five on each side

y=-3

User NonStatic
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