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What is the value of "y" that satisfies the expression below?

5 y + 14 = 9 ( 3 y + 1 )

Round your answer to 2 decimal points (i.e. #.##)

User John Kears
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Answer:

0.23

Explanation:

5y+14=27y+9

14-9=27y-5y

5=22y

dividing through by 22

y=0.23

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