Question

What is the solution to 7y-2=5y+10

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

7y - 2 = 5y + 10 (Given)

7y - 2 + 2 = 5y + 10 + 2 (Addition Property of Equality)

7y = 5y + 12 (Simplify)

7y - 5y = 5y - 5y + 12 (Subtraction Property of Equality)

2y = 12 (Simplify)

`(2y)/(2) = (12)/(2)` (Division Property of Equality)

y = 6 (Simplify)

Answer 2

Add 2 to the other side
7y=5y+12
Subtract 5y from 7y to isolate the variable
2y=12
12/2 = 6 so y= 6