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Solve the equation

2.9=7.1 + y

User Pankaj Lahoti
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y = -4.2

If you substitute that value for y into the equation, you'll get 2.9 = 7.1 + (-4.2)... and that is a correct, valid equation. HOPE THAT HELPS!

User BoomShaka
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Answer:

y=-4.2

Explanation:

2.9=7.1+y

2.9-7.1=7.1-7.1 +y

-4.2=y or y= -4.2

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