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15−x+y=14−(−x−y) help plz

User David Riha
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Answer:


x=0.5


y=anything

Explanation:

15−x+y=14−(−x−y)

15-x+y=14+x+y

Subtract 14 from both sides

1-x+y=x+y

Subtract y from both sides

1-x=x

Add x to both sides

1=2x

2x=1

Divide both sides by 2

x=0.5

User Desma
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