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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-15

How can you solve the equation \(-2y + 5y = 14\)?

Asked by alvingbsn1

Answer (2)

you add the terms that are the same and then simplify.
-2y+5y=3y 3y=14 y=4.666 or 4 2/3

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

To solve − 2 y + 5 y = 14 , first combine like terms to get 3 y = 14 . Then, isolate y by dividing both sides by 3, resulting in y = 3 14 ​ or approximately 4.67.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-09