Answer
y=8
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
2y+5(y-4)=4y-2(y-10)
Distribute
2y+5y-20=4y-2y+20
Combine like terms
7y-20=2y+20
Add 20 and subtract 2y from both sides
5y=40
Divide both sides by 5
y=8
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 53
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