Question

Solve. 5y + 42 − y = 34

Answer 1

y = -2

Explanation:

question : 5y + 42 − y = 34

⇒ 5y + 42 − y = 34

•shifting the +42 to the right side :

⇒ 5y - y = 34 - 42

⇒ 4y = -8

•shifting the 4 to the right side :

⇒ y = -8/4

⇒ y = -2 Answer...

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Answer 2

The answer is y= -2

Explanation:

(Arrange according to the like terms first)

5y-y+42= 34

4y+ 42-34= 0

4y+ 8= 0

4y= -8

∴ y= -8/4=-2

So, y= -2

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