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-35 = -5 (2 -5y) what is the answer

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We have to solve for y:


\begin{gathered} -35=-5(2-5y) \\ (-35)/(-5)=2-5y \\ 7=2-5y \\ 5y=2-7 \\ 5y=-5 \\ y=-(5)/(5) \\ y=-1 \end{gathered}

Answer: y = -1

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