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In the equation 3y + 10= 5y-25, what is the value of y​

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Answer:

y=35/2 or 17.5

Explanation:

1) 3y + 10= 5y-25

-3y -3y

2) 10 = 2y - 25

3) 10 = 2y - 25

+25 +25

35= 2y

4)Divide both sides by 2

y=35/2 or 17.5

User Nurchi
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Answer:

y = 35/2

Explanation:

3y + 10= 5y-25

Group like terms

Send the constants to the right side of the equation and those with variables to the left side

that's

3y - 5y = - 25 - 10

Simplify

- 2y = - 35

Divide both sides by - 2

y = 35/2

Hope this helps you

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