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How do you solve 5y-9=16

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5y - 9 = 16
first isolate the y by adding 9 to both sides
5y - 9 (+9) = 16 (+9)

5y = 25
than divide 5 to completely isolate the y
5y/5= 25/5
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y = 5

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