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5(y + 2/5) = -13

Solve for y

Show or explain your method

User Janechii
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Answer:

I attached both the work and explanation down below. Hope it helps!

5(y + 2/5) = -13 Solve for y Show or explain your method-example-1
User EXistPierre
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Step 1. Multiply 5 by y and you get 5y
Step 2. Multiply 5 by .4(2/5)
Step 3. Your equations will look like 5y+2=-13
Step 4. Subtract 2 from its self and -13
Step 5. Your equation will be 5y=-15
Step 6. Divide 5 from both sides
Step 7. Your answer is y=-3
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