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Solve for y.
x+y=7
x=5
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

User Wakooka
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Answer:

y = 2

Explanation:

Given equations:

x+y=7

x = 5 .........given that x is 5

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5 + y = 7 ...............replace x as 5 here.

y = 7 - 5

y = 2

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