Algebra Word Problems?

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Solve the equation for the given variable. If your answer is a fraction, write it in reduced, fractional form. Do NOT convert the answer to a decimal.

4(3y+5)+19=5(5y+2)-13

Comments

  • ranjankarranjankar

    12y +20 +19 = 25y +10 - 13

    13y = 42

    y = 42/13 ANSWER

  • bomaboma

    4(3y+5)+19=5(5y+2)-13

    When multipled thru

    12y + 20 + 19 = 25y + 10 - 13

    12y +39 = 25y - 3

    Collecting like terms

    25y - 12y = 39 + 3

    13y = 42

    Y = 42/13

  • ramonramon

    4(3y+5)+19=5(5y+2)-13

    12y+20+19=25y+10-13

    13y=42

    y=42/13

  • ursus-particulariesursus-particularies

    12y + 39 = 25y - 3

    42 = 13y

    y = 42/13

    y = 3 + 3/13

  • daviddavid

    42/13 as an improper fraction, or 3 3/13 as a mixed number.

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