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Solve each equation. If the equation is an identity or a contradiction, so indicate. See Example 10.$$5(y+2)+7-3 y=2(y+9)$$
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Step 1: First, distribute the 5 and 2 on both sides of the equation: $$ 5y + 10 + 7 - 3y = 2y + 18 $$ Show more…
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