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50/(20-y)-1=4
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User Ejaz Khan
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Explanation:

(PEMDAS).

50/(20-y)-1=4

50/(20-y)=5

Next, we can cross-multiply to get rid of the fraction:

50 = 5(20-y)

Simplifying further, we get:

50 = 100 - 5y

-50 = -5y

10 = y

Therefore, the solution to the equation is y=10.

Answer: y=10

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