Solve for y: (7y+3)/2=((8y+1)/6)+23 Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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2021-05-11

Solve for y: 7y+32=(8y+16)+23
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Liyana Mansell

Liyana Mansell

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We are given: 7y+32=(8y+16)+23
Multiply both sides by the LCD which is 6: 7y+32(6)=((8y+16)+23)(6)
21y+9=(8y+1)+138
21y+9=8y+139
Subtract 9 from both sides: 21y=8y+130
Subtract 8y from both sides: 13y=130
Divie both sides by 13: y=10

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