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5(y+2/5)= -13 (please have an explanation)

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Answer:y=-3

Step-by-step explanation:5(y+2/5)=-13

so first you simplify both sides of the equation

(5)(y)+(5)(2/5)=-13

then you distribute

5y+2=-13

then you subtract 2 from both sides

5y+2-2=-13-2

5y=-15

then u divide both side by 5

5y=-15

5 5

y=-3

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