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2y+5=3y-2
Solve for y

User Verim
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Answer:

y = 7

Explanation:

The equation: 2y+5=3y-2

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Solving the equation:

1) We have to move 2y to the other side while also moving the -2 to the other side.

The equation will now be 5+2=3y-2y

2) Now we can add and subtract the values.

So, it'll be 7 = y.

Therefore, Y is equal to 7.

User Warren Seine
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