Question

solution of this equation and how to do it? -2y+5+5y=14

Answer 1

Combine like terms on the left first.

Answer 2

-7y

Answer 3

-2y+5y=3y

Answer 4

why 3y?

Answer 5

Because if you have 5 dollars, and spend 2 dollars, you have 3 dollars left.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

So 5d+(-2d)=3d and -2d + 5d = 3d and -2y+5y=3y

Answer 8

so is this when you use inverse operation?

Answer 9

Not to combine the like terms.

Answer 10

ok give it a try

Answer 11

Now you have 3y+5=14
So now use the inverse operation of adding 5 which is subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

Answer 12

ok