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- 4 = 9y + 13 – 4y What is the solution of this equation? ​

User Gwildu
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Answer:

y = -17/5

Explanation:

collect the like terms (-4 = 9y + 13 – 4y)

move the terms (-4 = 5y + 13)

calculate (-5y = 13 + 4)

divide both sides (-5y = 17)

so your solution is -17/5

can also be written as - 3
(2)/(5), or y = -3.4

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