Question

The value of 7y–2 is 10 more than the value of 2y


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Answer 1

`7y - 2 = 10 + 2y`

`y = (12)/(5)`

Explanation:

Required

Express and solve the given statement

10 more than 2y means
`10 + 2y`

So; the statement can be expressed as follows:

`7y - 2 = 10 + 2y`

To solve: Collect like terms

`7y - 2y = 10 + 2`

`5y = 12`

Divide both sides by 5

`y = (12)/(5)`