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-2 = y - 9 solve for y

User CJe
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-2=y-9 Move the variable to the left-hand side by adding its opposite to both sides
-2-y=-9
CALCULATE THE SUM
-y=-9+2
-y=-7

Change the signs on both sides of the equation
Y=7
User Mdziob
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heyy mate

this is ur answer


2y = - 9 \\ y = ( - 9) - 2 \\ y = - 11

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