Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Solving Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 189: 34

Answer

The solution is 5

Work Step by Step

7y+3=38 Subtract 3 from both sides 7y +3-3=38-3 Simplify 7y =35 Divide by 7 on both sides $\frac{7y}{7}$ =$\frac{35}{7}$ y=5 The solution is 5 Check 7y+3=38 7$\times$5+3=38 35+3=38 38=38
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