Question

Simplify this equation if possible:
7 y+4=5y-2

Answer 1

So this is where I got at:
7y+4=5y-2
-5y -5y
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So that equals 2. But, I get confused on what to do next.

Answer 2

you should have

2y + 4 = -2

Answer 3

subtract 4 from both sides to get

2y + 4 = -2

2y + 4-4 = -2-4

2y + 0 = -6

2y = -6

Answer 4

Oh. okay that makes sense! So:
2y + 4 = -2
-4 -4
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-6/2y= -3

Answer 5

good, y = -3 is your final answer

Answer 6

Thank you! :)

Answer 7

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