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Simplify by collecting the like terms. Then solve the equation.$$2+3=2 y+1-y$$
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On the left side, we have 2 + 3 which equals 5. On the right side, we have 2y - y which equals y. So, the equation becomes: $$5 = y + 1$$ Show more…
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