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Solve the equation 18y – 17 = 7 for y.

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Answer:

24/18 OR 4/3 OR 1.3333...

Explanation:

18y - 17 = 7

Add 17 from both sides.

18y = 24

Divide 18 from both sides to leave the y alone.

y = 24/18 ≈ 1.3333...

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