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2(y+5)=3(y-8) what value makes y ture

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Answer:

i think it would be 34

Explanation:

2(y+5) = 3(y-8)

2y + 10 = 3y - 24

-2y -2y

10 = 1y, or y -24

10 = y - 24

+24 +24

34 = y

hope this helps

User Szhem
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Answer:

y=34

Explanation:

2y+10=3y-24

2y+10-10=3y-24-10

2y=3y-34

-y=-34

-y -y

y=34

User WeizhongTu
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