Determine if the given problem is an equation or an expression. If it is an equa

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2021-09-19

Determine if the given problem is an equation or an expression. If it is an equation, then solve. If it is an expression, then simplify. y + (y - 4)/5 = (3y + 5)/2

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Layton

Layton

Skilled2021-09-20Added 89 answers

Step 1 Let us simplify the given expression
Given:
y+y45=3y+52
Step 2 Answer
y+y45=3y+52
5y+y45=3y+52
6y45=3y+52
2(6y4)=5(3y+5)
12y-8=15y+25
15y-12y=-25-8
3y=-33
y=-11

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